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    Localization of myosin binding protein-C (MyBPC) in the cardiac sarcomere

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    Digital reconstruction of axonal pathways

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    Hsp90 localization in renal epithelia

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    Na<sup>+</sup>-K<sup>+</sup> ATPase in the basolateral membranes of mouse proximal tubules

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    Functional analysis of the perfused rat heart

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    Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) in nerves after moderate hypoxia

Educational Programs
Faculty
  • Walter F. Boron, MD, PhD

    Walter F. Boron, MD, PhD

  • Shiwei Zhu, PhD

    Shiwei Zhu, PhD

  • Erika N Allen, PhD

    Erika N Allen, PhD

  • Jessica C. Taylor, PhD

    Jessica C. Taylor, PhD

  • Witold K. Surewicz, PhD

    Witold K. Surewicz, PhD

  • Lisa Damato, PhD

    Lisa Damato, PhD

  • Xinghong Dai, PhD

    Xinghong Dai, PhD

  • Agustin Gonzalez-Vicente, PhD

    Agustin Gonzalez-Vicente, PhD

  • Patrick Osei-Owusu, PhD, FAHA

    Patrick Osei-Owusu, PhD, FAHA

  • Xin Qi, PhD

    Xin Qi, PhD

  • Michael J. Decker, PhD

    Michael J. Decker, PhD

  • Rajesh Ramachandran, PhD

    Rajesh Ramachandran, PhD

  • Rossana Occhipinti, PhD

    Rossana Occhipinti, PhD

  • Nami Tajima, PhD

    Nami Tajima, PhD

  • Andrea Romani, MD, PhD

    Andrea Romani, MD, PhD

  • Matthias Buck

    Matthias Buck

  • Kui Xu, MD, PhD

    Kui Xu, MD, PhD

  • Jeffrey L. Garvin, PhD

    Jeffrey L. Garvin, PhD

  • Fraser J. Moss, PhD

    Fraser J. Moss, PhD

  • Julian E. Stelzer, PhD

    Julian E. Stelzer, PhD

  • George R. Dubyak, PhD

    George R. Dubyak, PhD

  • Corey Smith, PhD

    Corey Smith, PhD

  • Tingwei Mu, PhD

    Tingwei Mu, PhD

  • Jeffrey R. Schelling, MD

    Jeffrey R. Schelling, MD

Programs in Aerospace Physiology
Research Mission
Our research mission benefits from a rare combination of faculty who address important translational problems in physiology and biophysics across a broad spectrum of integration—from the level of the atomic structure of molecules, through living cells and organ systems, and up to the whole organism. The major programmatic foci of our research are cardiovascular, renal, and neuronal function in health and disease. Learn more about our Research Laboratories.
Research
Educational Mission
Our educational mission is to provide rigorous training with renown faculty in the environment of Cleveland's world-class healthcare hub. The Physiology and Biophysics Department offers three training programs: Research for the PhD in Physiology and Biophysics  prepares trainees to study the function and diseases of the brain, heart, and kidneys. The Master of Science in Medical Physiology  enhances the student’s competitiveness for medical school, dental school, and other professional clinical programs. The Certificate in Aerospace Physiology prepares trainees to optimize the performance of astronauts and pilots of high-performance jets, and to advance in careers with NASA, the military, and the civilian space and aviation communities. 
Education
News

(May 20, 2024) Announcing a new Master's Program of Science in Aerospace Physiology
(May 17, 2024) Medical Physiology Graduate Reception
(May 23, 2024) Career Series: Dr. August Li, Patent Agent at Wilson Sonsini Law Firm moderated by Dr. Popular Pandy
(Aug. 23, 2024) Annual Department Picnic August 23rd at North Chagrin Reservation
(Oct. 21, 2024) Annual Department Retreat October 21st-22nd at Kalahari
(May 13, 2024) Congratulations to Dr. Shiwei Zhu's published paper on Native architecture of a human GBP1 defense complex for cell-autonomous immunity to infection in the Journal of Science.
(May 13, 2024) Osei-Owusu Lab publishes Phosphodiesterases Mediate the Augmentation of Myogenic Constriction by Inhibitory G Protein Signaling and is Negatively Modulated by the Dual Action of RGS2 and 5
(May 13, 2024) Congratulations to Dr. Osei-Owusu's joint paper on Mitochondrial fission inhibition protects against hypertension induced by angiotensin II
(April 8, 2024) Darshan Attmaram receives an Honorable Mention by the APS Physiological Omics Interest Group at the 2024 Physiology Summit
(April 6, 2024) Dr. Xin Qi and Dr. Andrea Romani nominated for the John S. Diekhoff Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching and Mentoring.

Events / Deadlines
Upcoming Talks

Regular Talks Will Resume Next Semester