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Sarah Clayton, Ph.D., serves as the Interim Department Chair of Physiology and Pharmacology and holds multiple Associate Professor roles in Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences programs. Her research focuses on integrative physiology, particularly the neural control of cardiovascular function and how life experiences like chronic stress or exercise influence neuroplasticity and cardiovascular disease risk. She utilizes animal models and molecular techniques to explore these mechanisms. Additionally, she investigates pedagogical strategies in medical education, emphasizing effective teaching methods for physiology instruction.
Dr. Clayton’s educational background includes a B.S. in Biology from the University of Nebraska–Omaha, a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and postdoctoral training at the University of Iowa. Her work bridges basic science and translational research, addressing both physiological mechanisms and educational innovations. While her publications span cardiovascular physiology, neuroendocrinology, and renal medicine, she has not listed specific awards in the provided texts. Her academic contributions include advancing understanding of hormonal influences on behavior, cardiovascular remodeling, and sleep apnea pathophysiology.
