معرفی
Sterling N. Wright is a Professor of Neurophysiology in the Department of Biological Sciences at Murray State University. His research focuses on ion channel pharmacology and biophysics, particularly the effects of neurotoxins and synthetic agents on voltage-dependent sodium channels in cardiac, skeletal muscle, and neuronal systems. He holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School.
Education:
- BS/MS, Texas Tech University
- PhD, University of Texas at Austin
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School
Research emphasizes sodium channel modification by Site 2 neurotoxins (e.g., aconitine, batrachotoxin) and inhibition by local anesthetics/aminoglycosides. His work bridges molecular pharmacology with clinical implications, such as antiarrhythmic drug development and toxin-channel interactions. Active in mentoring, he has advised undergraduate (Yeiser) and graduate (Godwin) students on pharmacological studies.
Teaches advanced courses in physiology, neurobiology, and animal physiology. Laboratory research explores electrophysiological mechanisms underlying ion channel dysfunction and therapeutic interventions.
