Mackenzie M. Ott

Dr. Mackenzie M. Ott is a Professor and Chair of the Basic Sciences Department at the National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) Florida campus. She holds a PhD in Medical Science from the University of South Florida (2010) and has expertise in cardio-respiratory neurophysiology, focusing on brainstem neuronal networks governing breathing and cardiovascular rhythms. Her research integrates advanced electrophysiological techniques and in vivo mammalian models.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry (Honors College), University of South Florida, 2000
• Master’s and PhD in Biomedical Sciences, University of South Florida, 2007 and 2010

Research Interests: Investigates modulation of respiratory and cardiovascular rhythms via baroreceptor/chemoreceptor reflexes, brainstem network dynamics, and neural coordination between systems. Her work bridges physiology, pharmacology, and electrophysiology to understand autonomic regulation mechanisms.

Professional Roles: Teaches Cell Physiology & Hematology, Cardiovascular/Respiratory/Renal Physiology, and clinical management of related disorders. Served as Chair of Basic Sciences since 2022, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in auditory neural networking (2012).

Labs/Teams: Leads research utilizing advanced neuro-electrophysiological experiments, multi-electrode array technology, and computational data analysis. Collaborates on in vivo model maintenance and blood pressure regulation studies.