Genetic Models
Pharmacology Faculty

Barrett, Paula Q.
Regulation of low-voltage activated T-type Ca2+ channel activity by kinases and heterotrimeric G-proteins and their roles in physiological responses.

Bland, Michelle
Molecular mechanisms linking innate immune and insulin signaling to control cell growth and metabolism

Lazo, John S.
The mechanism of action of small molecules and the fundamental biological role of protein tyrosine phosphatases

Leitinger, Norbert
Role of lipid oxidation products in inflammation and vascular immunology in atherosclerosis and diabetes

Perez-Reyes, Edward
Exploring epilepsy circuits then preventing seizures using gene therapies. Developing drug-inducible genetic switches for insulin replacement gene therapies.

Schulman, Ira G.
Regulation of transcription by nuclear hormone receptors, transcriptional control of metabolism and inflammation, small molecule approaches to drug discovery

Shi, Yingtang
Central respiratory circuits, Mechanisms Underlying Breathing Complexity and Central hypoventilation syndrome
Other PSTG Faculty

Ebrahim, Seham
Cytoskeletal architecture, dynamics and roles in cellular physiology and disease; High-resolution live cell and tissue imaging

Ewald, Sarah
Innate immunity, chronic disease, host-parasite interactions, Toxoplasma gondii, proteomics

Isakson, Brant
Translating our discoveries in the microcirculation to tangible benefits in patients.

Sonkusare, Swapnil
Identify the calcium signaling abnormalities that lead to vascular dysfunction and blood pressure elevation in cardiovascular disorders

Winckler, Bettina
Endosomal function and dysfunction in neurons. Development of the nervous system: cytoskeleton and membrane traffic in axon and dendrite growth.