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Pharmacology and Physiology

Faculty

M. W. Anders, D.V.M., Ph.D. M. W. Anders, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Glutathione-dependent bioactivation and biotransformation of environmental chemicals. *Visit our Lab Web Page.
Ted B. Begenisich, Ph.D. Ted B. Begenisich, Ph.D.
Molecular properties and physiological roles of ion channels. *Visit our Lab Web Page.
Jean M. Bidlack, Ph.D. Jean M. Bidlack, Ph.D.
Pharmacology of brain and lymphocytic opioid receptors. *Visit our Lab Web Page.
Martha L. Blair, Ph.D. Martha L. Blair, Ph.D.
Neural and neuroendocrine control of cardiovascular function.
Paul S. Brookes, Ph.D. Paul S. Brookes, Ph.D.
Mitochondria and free radicals in cardiac ischemia-reperfusion.
Robert T. Dirksen, Ph.D. Robert T. Dirksen, Ph.D.
Calcium channel structure and function.
Robert S. Freeman, Ph.D. Robert S. Freeman, Ph.D.
Molecular mechanisms of neuronal death. *Visit our Lab Web Page.
Robert A. Gross, M.D., Ph.D. Robert A. Gross, M.D., Ph.D.
Cellular mechanisms of opioid desensitization and tolerance; mechanisms underlying altered Ca homeostasis in excitotoxic injury; role of growth factors in regulating excitability in epilepsy models.
Suzanne N. Haber, Ph.D.
Basal ganglia and degenerative disease. *Visit the Motivational Neuronal Network (MNN) Web Page.
Patricia M. Hinkle, Ph.D. Patricia M. Hinkle, Ph.D.
Molecular mechanisms of cell regulation. *Visit our Lab Web Page.
Denise C. Hocking, Ph.D. Denise C. Hocking, Ph.D.
Regulation of cell behavior by the extracellular matrix.
Gail V.W. Johnson, Ph.D. Gail V.W. Johnson, Ph.D.
Mitochondrial dysfunction and the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration; the regulation and function of transglutaminase 2; tau pathology in Alzheimer's disease; the role of mitochondria in the pathogenesis of Huntington's disease
Paul J. Kammermeier, Ph.D. Paul J. Kammermeier, Ph.D.
G protein coupled receptor signaling and modulation of ion channels in neurons.
James E. Melvin, D.D.S., Ph.D. James E. Melvin, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Mechanism and regulation of fluid and electrolyte secretion.
Camillo Peracchia, M.D. Camillo Peracchia, M.D.
Function and regulation of cell communication via gap junction channels.
Ingrid H. Sarelius, Ph.D. Ingrid H. Sarelius, Ph.D.
Vascular cell communication and signaling. *Visit our Lab Web Page.
Shey-Shing Sheu, Ph.D. Shey-Shing Sheu, Ph.D.
Calcium signaling in normal and diseased hearts and neurons.
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Trevor J. Shuttleworth, Ph.D. Trevor J. Shuttleworth, Ph.D.
Mechanisms involved in the generation and modulation of intracellular calcium signals in non-excitable cells, particularly modes of receptor-activated calcium entry during oscillatory calcium signals.
Alan V. Smrcka, Ph.D. Alan V. Smrcka, Ph.D.
Molecular mechanisms of signal transduction. *Visit our Lab Web Page.
Gregory G. Tall, Ph.D. Gregory G. Tall, Ph.D.
Mechanisms of signal transduction, heterotrimeric G protein signaling.
A. William Tank, Ph.D. A. William Tank, Ph.D.
Regulation of tyrosine hydroxylase gene expression.
Yisang Yoon, Ph.D. Yisang Yoon, Ph.D.
Cell biology of mitochondria: Regulation of mitochondrial dynamics
David I. Yule, Ph.D. David I. Yule, Ph.D.
Mechanisms underlying Ca2+ signaling events in exocrine cells.
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Research Assistant Professors

Gisela Beutner, Ph.D.
Roberta Calzavara, Ph.D.
Elena Lomakina, Ph.D.
Sundeep Malik, Ph.D.
Olivier Mignen, Ph.D.
Leif P. Olson, Ph.D.
Victor G. Romanenko, Ph.D.
Virendra K. Sharma, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Ronen Sumagin, Ph.D.

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Faculty with Secondary Appointments


Bradford C. Berk, M.D., Ph.D.
Burns C. Blaxall, Ph.D.
Paul S. Brookes, Ph.D.
David A. Bushinsky, M.D.
Ian M. Dickerson, Ph.D.
Robert A. Gross, M.D., Ph.D.
Gail V.W. Johnson, Ph.D.
Nancy S. Krieger, Ph.D.
Coeli M. Lopes, Ph.D.
Keith Nehrke, Ph.D.
Eileen M. Redmond, Ph.D.
James L. Robotham, M.D., F.R.C.A.
Ira Shoulson, M.D.
Peter G. Shrager, Ph.D.

Gene E. Watson, II, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Richard E. Waugh, Ph.D.
Yisang Yoon, Ph.D.