جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Autonomic Regulation
• Visceral Smooth Muscle Physiology
• Neuro-Immune Interactions
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Professor Elizabeth Beckett is an Education Specialist in the Adelaide Education Academy and Professor in the School of Biomedicine at the University of Adelaide. She coordinates Physiology IIB: Systems & Homeostasis and co-coordinates Principles of Human Health and Disease, while serving as convenor of the Medical Sciences Major within the Bachelor of Health & Medical Science program. As Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK), she investigates pedagogical approaches including discovery learning and digital resource efficacy in health science education. Her physiological research examines autonomic regulation and pacemaking activities in visceral smooth muscles, particularly in gastrointestinal and reproductive systems. She investigates neuro-immune axis involvement in endometriosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and colitis pathophysiology. Using murine models, her laboratory explores smooth muscle electrophysiology, pelvic pain mechanisms, and uterine motility patterns. Professor Beckett has significantly contributed to physiology education research, leading studies on core concept consensus, virtual laboratory efficacy, and pandemic-induced transitions to remote teaching. Her interdisciplinary work connects fundamental physiology with clinical applications in women's health and gastrointestinal disorders.

James W.E. Rushمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Blood Vessel Health
• Endothelium Function
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James W.E. Rush is a Professor and Vice-President Academic & Provost at the University of Waterloo. He holds administrative leadership roles within the Faculty of Health, including former positions as Dean, Associate Dean (Graduate Studies & Research), and Department Chair of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. PhD (Physiology with Distinction) from SUNY Health Sciences Centre Syracuse (1998) MSc (Human Biology) from University of Guelph BSc (Human Kinetics with Distinction) from University of Guelph His research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, investigating endothelial and vascular smooth muscle signaling pathways in hypertension, aging, and exercise. Key areas include mechanisms of blood vessel dysfunction, resveratrol's vascular effects, and exercise-induced vascular adaptations. His work aims to identify therapeutic targets for cardiovascular disease prevention. Recent publications emphasize resveratrol's impact on endothelial signaling, AMPK activators in blood pressure regulation, and RhoA/Rho kinase pathways in hypertension. His studies combine molecular biology, pharmacology, and in vivo/in vitro vascular models. Scientific Awards: Multiple academic distinctions at PhD, MSc, and undergraduate levels Leadership includes overseeing university-wide academic strategy, faculty governance, and institutional research priorities. No specific grants or advisees listed in available data. His work is conducted within the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, contributing to the Faculty of Health's interdisciplinary research programs in health sciences and physiology.

Jane Bourkeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Respiratory Pharmacology
• Chronic Lung Diseases
• Precision-Cut Lung Slice Technique
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Jane Bourke is an Associate Professor in Pharmacology at Monash University, leading the Respiratory Pharmacology Group. Her research focuses on developing therapeutic strategies for chronic lung diseases (e.g., asthma, COPD, pulmonary hypertension, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) using innovative precision-cut lung slice techniques to visualize airway/artery dynamics in situ . She collaborates nationally and internationally, with recent work extending to human tissue studies for clinical translation. Key Research Areas: Fibrosis, inflammation, precision-cut lung slices, pulmonary hypertension, viral exacerbations, TGF-beta signaling. Publications span specialist journals like Thorax , American Journal of Respiratory Cell and Molecular Biology , and multidisciplinary platforms such as Nature Communications . She serves on editorial boards of Frontiers in Physiology and Scientific Reports . Leadership Roles: Executive Committee, Respiratory Structure and Function Assembly (American Thoracic Society) Former President, Asia Pacific Society of Respirology Congress (2017) Awards: American Thoracic Society Neonatal and Developing Lung Abstract Award (2016) Fellowships: ATS (2019), TSANZ (2019) Vice Chancellor's Diversity and Inclusion Award (2017) Advising: She actively supervises PhD students and collaborates on projects targeting in vivo and ex vivo models of respiratory disease.

Sumeda Nandadasaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Extracellular Matrix Biology
• ADAMTS Proteases
• Ciliopathies
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Sumeda Nandadasa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at UMass Chan Medical School. His laboratory investigates the role of ADAMTS metalloproteinases in embryonic development and ciliopathies - developmental disorders caused by defective primary cilia formation. Research focuses on: Cellular and molecular mechanisms of metalloproteinase regulation of ciliogenesis Identification of novel extracellular matrix substrates involved in disease pathogenesis Mouse models of human ciliopathies His work has been recognized with the Mark Lauer Pediatric Research Grant Award and Excellence in Postdoctoral Research Award. Current research employs super-resolution microscopy, CRISPR gene editing, organoid disease modeling, and high-resolution proteomics to study ciliopathy mechanisms in kidney development, neural tube formation, and vasculogenesis.

Peter Oldenburgمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Respiratory Pharmacology
• Airway Hyperresponsiveness
• Inflammation
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Dr. Peter Oldenburg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Neuroscience at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's College of Medicine. His primary research examines how substances like alcohol and organic dust affect airways, bronchial responsiveness, and inflammation patterns. His research focuses on alcohol's effects on bronchial reactivity, modulation of asthmatic phenotypes, and inflammatory responses in airways using murine models and clinical studies. Dr. Oldenburg's publications investigate alcohol's protective effects against bronchoconstriction, organic dust-induced inflammation, and airway hyperresponsiveness mechanisms using animal models and cell cultures.

• Epigenetic Memory of Pregnancy
• Uterine Physiology
• Myometrial Contractility
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Dr. Maura Porta is an Assistant Professor of Physiology at Midwestern University, holding appointments across multiple colleges including the College of Graduate Studies - Illinois, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and College of Pharmacy. She earned her Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Physiology from Loyola University Chicago (2006) and completed postdoctoral training at Midwestern University. Her research focuses on epigenetic changes in uterine smooth muscle post-pregnancy and calcium signaling mechanisms in muscle tissues. She teaches courses in Endocrinology, Reproductive Physiology, and Human Physiology across dental, medical, and biomedical science programs. Education: Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Physiology, Loyola University Chicago, 2006 Laurea Degree (B.A./M.A. equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Genova, Italy, 2000 Research Interests: Dr. Porta’s primary work investigates how pregnancy induces lasting epigenetic modifications in uterine myometrium, affecting contractility and hormonal responses. Her lab combines motility studies, molecular biology, and epigenetic analyses on rat models. A suspended project on ryanodine receptors’ role in cardiac muscle contraction may resume. This research bridges reproductive physiology and translational medicine, aiming to improve pregnancy-related healthcare. Teaching & Advising: She directs courses in endocrine systems, physiology, and teaching electives for osteopathic, dental, and biomedical students. She actively advises students interested in her research program, fostering biomedical science engagement. Affiliations: Her primary department is Physiology, contributing to education across osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and biomedical science programs.

• Clinical Pharmacology
• Cardiovascular Pharmacology
• Molecular Pharmacology
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Alicja Abramczyk was an academic affiliated with the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at the Faculty of Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland. Her research focused on pharmacological mechanisms involving smooth muscle contraction, receptor interactions (e.g., angiotensin II, muscarinic receptors), and drug responses in cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems. Key topics included nitrous oxide effects, calcium modulation, and inflammatory mediators like lipopolysaccharides. She contributed to 10 documented publications, though specific articles are not listed here. Research interests revolved around translational pharmacology, with experimental models using rodents (e.g., mice) and in vitro systems (e.g., Triton X-100 treated tissues). Techniques included studying drug-induced contractions (carbachol, atropine) and cellular signaling pathways. While no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, her work reflects expertise in experimental therapeutics and pharmacological assay development. Affiliations: Ex-employee status indicates prior active role within the department. Contact details point to institutional email (kontakt@umk.pl), though no personal address is provided. Research activities were likely centered within the Clinical Pharmacology lab environment.

Harikrishnan Parameswaranمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Mechanobiology
• Respiratory Physiology
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Harikrishnan Parameswaran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering. His research focuses on cell-cell and cell-extracellular matrix (ECM) interactions in airways, particularly investigating mechanisms underlying airway narrowing and asthma pathology. He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University and completed an NIH K99 postdoctoral fellowship there under Dr. Kenneth Lutchen. Education: NIH K99 Postdoctoral Fellow, Boston University Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, Boston University (Advisor: Dr. Bela Suki) M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Boston University B.Tech, Electronics & Telecommunication, College of Engineering, Trivandrum, India Research Interests: His lab, the Breathe Lab, explores ECM-driven hypercontractility in airway smooth muscle cells and its role in asthma. Key areas include mechanobiology of airway narrowing, ECM stiffness effects, and intercellular communication in smooth muscle physiology. His work bridges computational modeling and experimental approaches to understand disease mechanisms. Awards & Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2021) NIH R01 (2020) American Thoracic Society Rising Star (2023) Principal Investigator on multiple NIH and institutional grants Teaching: Courses include BIOE 5440 (Cell as a Machine), BIOE 5800 (Systems, Signals, and Controls), and GE2361 (Math Methods in Bioengineering). Labs & Teams: Leads the Breathe Lab, collaborating with institutions like Boston University and the Institute for Mechanobiology. Research focuses on translational studies linking molecular mechanisms to clinical asthma therapies.

Frank V. Brozovichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular Research
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Signaling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frank V. Brozovich is a Professor of Medicine and Physiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He serves as a Consultant in the Division of Comprehensive Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, and holds joint appointments in the Departments of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Clinical Fellowship : Department of Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania MD/PhD : University of Washington, Seattle Residency : Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School Dr. Brozovich's research focuses on understanding how alterations in smooth muscle contractile proteins and signaling pathways contribute to cardiovascular diseases. He investigates protein phosphorylation in the NO-PKG pathway, Rho signaling , and protein-protein interactions regulating vascular tone and cardiac function. His work spans clinical areas like pulmonary hypertension , atrial fibrillation , and heart failure with reduced or preserved ejection fraction. Recent publications highlight his expertise in age-related cardiac dysfunction and vascular smooth muscle regulation . He employs transgenic , molecular biological , and biophysical techniques to explore therapeutic targets for cardiovascular conditions. Established Investigatorship - American Heart Association (1991) First Place, Young Investigators Award - Physiological Society of Philadelphia (1990) Cum Laude - University of Washington (1979) Tau Beta Pi Honor Society - University of Washington (1977) Dr. Brozovich actively mentors students and serves on thesis committees at institutions like Case Western Reserve University, University of Amsterdam, and Karolinska Institute. He has held leadership roles in Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Fellowship Training Program and served on NIH and AHA grant review panels. His laboratory collaborations with Gary C. Sieck's Cell and Regenerative Physiology group focus on vascular and cardiac muscle mechanics, emphasizing translational research for drug development.

Gayatri Malhotra-Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• HIV-related Pulmonary Complications
• Influenza Immunology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gayatri Malhotra-Gupta is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Department of Medicine , SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She practices clinically at University Hospital at Downstate and is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease. Education: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), SUNY Downstate Internal Medicine Residency, Yale New Haven Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship. Her research focuses on the intersection of COPD , HIV-related pulmonary complications , and immune responses to respiratory infections . Key projects involve studying lysosomal dysfunction in viral-bacterial co-infections, interferon dynamics in coronavirus models, and lipid metabolism in smoke-induced airway resistance. Her work spans molecular mechanisms, epithelial biology, and translational applications in chronic lung diseases. The 2023-2022 publications highlight her expertise in respiratory virology , immunopathogenesis , and cellular senescence in lung disease. Topics include SARS-CoV-2's impact on COPD patients, interferon signaling in β-coronavirus infections, and lysosomal dysfunction in secondary bacterial pneumonia. Earlier studies (2020-2019) explore cigarette smoke's molecular effects on airway resistance and viral susceptibility. Dr. Gupta's clinical practice specializes in critical care at University Hospital, serving patients in English and Hindi. She contributes to the Department of Medicine through research collaborations and patient care.

Reem Atawiaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Vascular Biology
• Pharmacology
• Diabetes-induced Endothelial Dysfunction
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Reem Atawia is an Assistant Professor at the College of Pharmacy , Southwestern Oklahoma State University , specializing in Pharmaceutical Sciences . She directs courses in Pathophysiology , Pharmacology , and Toxicology . Education : PhD in Pharmacology (2019), MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2014), BS in Pharmacy (2010) Previous Roles : Postdoctoral Fellow at Augusta University (2020-2023), Adjunct Assistant Professor at SWOSU (2023-2024) Research Focus : Vascular Biology : Investigating microbiota's role in vascular dysfunction, diabetes-induced endothelial impairment via bioenergetics, and environmental toxin effects on neuropathies Cancer Biomarkers : Discovering novel diagnostic indicators Educational Technology : Applying AI to pharmacology education Publication Trends (15 recent): Molecular mechanisms of PFKFB3 in diabetes/obesity-related endothelial dysfunction Natural compounds ( carvacrol, nootkatone ) for toxin/hepatotoxicity protection lncRNA Carmn in gastrointestinal motility regulation Arginase isoforms in obesity/metabolic disease pathology Scientific Honors : Multiple AHA and APS fellowships ASPET awards for research excellence Scholarships from Augusta and Ain Shams Universities Travel Awards to major physiology conferences Grants : Currently leading OCO Technology Pilot Grant (2025), with prior APS Teaching Fellowship (2021).

• Cellular Neuroscience
• Electrophysiology
• Ion Channels
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James Kenyon is a Professor and Director of the Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Nevada, Reno. He can be contacted at jlkenyon@med.unr.edu and is affiliated with the Institute for Neuroscience in Reno, Nevada. His research focuses on ion channels , calcium signaling , and neuronal excitability , particularly in smooth muscle and gastrointestinal systems. Studies include the role of mitochondria in calcium regulation, temperature effects on neuronal calcium buffering, and phosphorylation mechanisms modulating potassium and chloride channels. Analysis of his 15 most recent articles reveals expertise in gastrointestinal physiology , neurophysiology , and computational modeling . Key themes include calcium-activated chloride channels , Kv channel regulation , and smooth muscle contractility in health and disease models like colitis.

• Smooth Muscle Physiology
• Gastrointestinal Motility
• Interstitial Cells of Cajal
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Caroline Cobine, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Her research focuses on smooth muscle physiology with particular emphasis on the role of interstitial cells in regulating motility in gastrointestinal sphincters. Her work spans from basic cellular mechanisms to translational applications in gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Cobine earned her B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biomedical Science from Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland, followed by a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her academic journey reflects a strong foundation in both basic biomedical sciences and specialized physiological research. Her research program investigates the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal motility, with particular focus on interstitial cells of Cajal and their role as pacemaker cells and signal intermediaries between nerves and smooth muscle. Using advanced techniques including calcium imaging, immunohistochemistry, and electrophysiology, her laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how calcium signaling in interstitial cells regulates sphincter tone and gastrointestinal motility patterns. Her work has important implications for understanding motility disorders affecting the esophagus, stomach, and anus. Analysis of Dr. Cobine's recent publications (2019-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on gastrointestinal physiology, particularly examining calcium signaling dynamics in interstitial cells of Cajal across different gastrointestinal regions. Her work spans multiple model systems including mice, monkeys, and human tissues, demonstrating translational relevance. Key themes include the spatial organization of interstitial cells, their relationship to neural elements, and the specific molecular mechanisms by which they regulate smooth muscle function in various sphincters. Dr. Cobine has established herself as a leading researcher in gastrointestinal motility through her extensive publication record in high-impact physiology journals including the Journal of Physiology, American Journal of Physiology, and Cell and Tissue Research. Her work has been supported by competitive research funding, though specific grants are not detailed in the provided information. Her laboratory collaborates extensively with researchers at UNR and other institutions, particularly with experts in gastrointestinal physiology including Sanders KM, Keef KD, Drumm BT, and Baker SA. These collaborations have yielded numerous high-impact publications that have advanced our understanding of gastrointestinal motor function.

• Neurophysiology
• Purinergic Signaling
• Neurotransmission
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Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva serves as Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM), Reno. Her research program investigates neuroeffector mechanisms in peripheral and central nervous systems with emphasis on purinergic neurotransmission and cotransmission. Education: Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Physiology, Sofia Medical Academy (1987) M.D., Sofia Medical Academy (1979) Research Focus: Dr. Mutafova-Yambolieva's laboratory examines how peripheral nerves regulate visceral smooth muscles and blood vessels, with particular focus on pre- and post-junctional neurotransmission mechanisms. Her groundbreaking work established β-nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) and uridine adenosine tetraphosphate (Up4A) as novel neurotransmitters that fulfill key criteria for neurogenic regulation. Using neurochemistry, protein biochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and molecular biology techniques across species from genetically modified mice to non-human primates, her team investigates signal transduction pathways underlying conditions like hypertension, vasospasm, heart failure, and gastrointestinal motility disorders. Current work explores functional correlates of plurichemical neurotransmission in physiological and pathological human conditions. Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent publications (2004-2014) demonstrate consistent focus on purine-based neurotransmission mechanisms, particularly NAD and Up4A signaling in gastrointestinal and vascular systems. Key thematic developments include identification of multiple purine nucleotides as cotransmitters, characterization of receptor mechanisms (especially P2Y1), and translational applications for motility disorders. Her work bridges molecular neuroscience, physiology, and pharmacology with strong emphasis on experimental models relevant to human pathophysiology. Scientific Recognition: Fogarty International Center Fellowship (NIH) Teaching and Funding: Dr. Mutafova-Yambolieva teaches cardiovascular physiology to medical students (MED 632) and neuroeffector mechanisms to graduate students (CMPP 740, PCB 711). Her research has received continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association since her faculty appointment. She maintains active collaborations within UNSOM and with external institutions across the USA, utilizing multidisciplinary approaches to study neuroeffector junctions in diverse physiological systems. Laboratory Operations: Her research group employs integrated methodologies spanning neurochemistry to functional physiology, working with genetically hypertensive animals, gene-knockout models, and human tissue samples. The laboratory environment emphasizes collaborative science with shared resources across the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology and School of Medicine.

• Gastrointestinal Motility
• Interstitial Cells of Cajal
• Calcium Signaling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kenton Sanders is a Professor in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research program investigates fundamental mechanisms of smooth muscle function, with emphasis on interstitial cells, pacemaker activity, and neural regulation in gastrointestinal/urogenital systems. He employs electrophysiological, imaging, and molecular approaches to study calcium signaling, ion channels, and cellular interactions underlying motility pathologies like gastroparesis. Education: B.S. Chemistry, University of California, Santa Cruz Ph.D. Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles Postdoctoral training: UCLA and Mayo School of Medicine Research Focus: Dr. Sanders explores: 1) Role of interstitial cells (ICC) as pacemakers and signal integrators; 2) Calcium dynamics driving rhythmic contractions; 3) Neural control of smooth muscle; 4) Molecular basis of motility disorders. His work bridges cellular electrophysiology to whole-organ function, with recent emphasis on serotonin signaling in gastroparesis and ANO1 channels in excitation-contraction coupling. Publications: His 686+ articles (PubMed) consistently demonstrate expertise in GI physiology, with recent work revealing novel SIP syncytium functions, pacemaker hierarchies in colonic motility, and miR-10b-5p's role in diabetic dysmotility. Publications emphasize calcium imaging, transgenic models, and translational studies of functional GI disorders. Awards: No awards mentioned in source materials. Training & Collaboration: Actively mentors trainees in electrophysiology techniques. Collaborates internationally on smooth muscle research, including studies with Mayo Clinic on gastroparesis mechanisms and joint publications with European teams on interstitial cell functions.