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Richard Lang is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Physiology at Monash University, with a long-standing research focus on the electrophysiological and functional properties of pelvic smooth muscles, particularly the renal pelvis and prostate. His work investigates the role of interstitial cells in pacemaking and peristalsis, contributing significantly to understanding urinary tract physiology and disorders.
His research interests lie at the intersection of electrophysiology, smooth muscle physiology, and urological function. He has extensively studied pacemaker mechanisms, calcium signaling, and interstitial cell networks in the renal pelvis and prostate, with implications for conditions like hydronephrosis, obstructive nephropathy, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being.
The most recent articles highlight a strong trend in understanding spontaneous electrical activity, ion channel function, and pharmacological modulation in visceral smooth muscles, particularly through studies on Ca2+ and Cl- currents, pericyte activity, and the effects of drugs like imatinib. His research combines electrophysiological, immunohistochemical, and functional approaches to unravel the mechanisms underlying peristalsis and tissue remodeling in health and disease.
- Role of calcium signals in interstitial cells in the male urogenital tract in health and disease (Australian Academy of Science)
- Remodeling of pacemaker mechanisms in ureteric peristalsis during obstruction (NHMRC)
- Control of uterine contraction: role of interstitial cells (NHMRC)
- Interstitial Cells of the Renal Pelvis: Signal Transduction in Nonobstructive Nephropathy (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science)
Lang has contributed to academic training as Co-convenor of PHY4000 (BSc Hons) from 1994–2004, Co-convenor of BMS1052 in 2011, and Convenor of PHY2032 in 2012. While no formal students are listed, his collaborative projects suggest mentorship and supervision within research teams. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.
His research has been conducted primarily within the Department of Physiology at Monash University, involving collaborations with researchers such as H. Hashitani, H. Parkington, and M. Kett. The work is centered on understanding fundamental physiological mechanisms in visceral smooth muscles, with potential translational applications in urology and nephrology.
