Eric Wauson

Eric Wauson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology with concurrent appointments in the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program, and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences Program.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Training: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Pharmacology
• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
• B.S. in Biology, Creighton University

Dr. Wauson's research centers on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and their therapeutic potential in cardiovascular diseases. His laboratory employs biochemical and physiological approaches in tissue culture and genetically modified mouse models to investigate GPCR targeting for myocardial inflammation, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. A critical focus is GPCR regulation of autophagy in cardiac myocytes and macrophages—a fundamental cellular recycling process for maintaining homeostasis through degradation of damaged components. His work aims to develop novel GPCR-targeted interventions for cardiovascular pathologies.

While specific advising details and grants are not enumerated in the source material, his appointments across three graduate programs indicate active mentorship of doctoral and master's students. Research funding likely supports his laboratory's investigation of GPCR signaling mechanisms.

Dr. Wauson directs a research laboratory utilizing advanced physiological and biochemical methodologies to dissect GPCR pathways in cardiovascular contexts, with emphasis on autophagy modulation as a therapeutic strategy for heart disease.