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People who work in Physiology

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Name	Email/phone	Interests include:
Abcouwer, Steven Associate Professor of Surgery	sfa3@psu.edu 717-531-0003 (Hershey)	Retinal diseases; inflammation and neurodegeneration in diabetic retinopathy; macular degeneration.
Antonetti, David Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	dantonetti@psu.edu 717-531-5032 (Hershey)	Understanding the changes in retinal vessels that occur in diabetes.
August, Avery Associate Professor of Immunology Co-chair, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Molecular Medicine	axa45@psu.edu 814-863-3539 (University Park)	Regulation of T cell activation, differentiation and allergic asthma induction by ltk (Tec family kinases).
Baumrucker, Craig Professor of Animal Nutrition / Physiology	crb@psu.edu 814-863-0712 (University Park)	Cell biology and endocrinology related to growth and differentiation of mammary and intestinal tissues. Hormones and growth factors in milk.
Beard, John Professor of Nutrition	jbeard@psu.edu 814-863-2917 (University Park)	Iron and monoamine metabolism in nutrition.
Ben-Jebria, Abdellaziz (Aziz) Professor of Chemical Engineering	axb23@psu.edu 814-863-8049 (University Park)	Inhalation toxicology. Experimental allergic asthma.
Bronson, Sarah Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology Co-Chair Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Genetics	sbronson@psu.edu 717-531-5194 (Hershey)	Targeted transgenesis and transgene expression; murine stem cell differentiation/osteogenesis and autoimmunity.
Brown, C. Randell Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	crb13@psu.edu 717-531-0859 (Hershey)	Role of molecular chaperones in fundamental cellular processes.
Cavener, Douglas (Doug) Professor and Head of Biology	drc9@psu.edu 814-865-4562 (University Park)	Regulation of gene expression underlying neonatal development & organ system physiology.
Chau, Vincent Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	vxc6@psu.edu 717-531-0020 (Hershey)	Protein ubiquitination and the function of ubiquitin-mediated proteolysis.
Chiang, Hui-Ling Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	hxc32@psu.edu 717-531-8566 (Hershey)	Regulation of cytosol to lysosome protein targeting and degradation pathway.
Clement, Ryan Assistant Professor of Bioengineering	rclement@psu.edu 814-865-5190 (University Park)	Neural engineering and neuroprostheses.
Cooney, Robert Professor of Surgery Chief, Division of General Surgery	rcooney@psu.edu 717-531-6241 (Hershey)	Growth hormone mediated gene expression in hepatocytes.
Corwin, Rebecca Associate Professor of Nutrution and Neuroscience	rxc13@psu.edu 814-865-6519 (University Park)	Neurobiology of binge-type behavior.
Covasa, Mihai Assistant Professor of Nutrition	mzc13@psu.edu 814-663-2919 (University Park)	Control of obesity: reduced sensitivity to satiation signals.
Donahue, Henry (Hank) Michael and Myrtle Baker Professor of Medicine	hdonahue@psu.edu 717-531-4819 (Hershey)	Bone and cartilage cell biology.
Etherton, Terry Department Head, Department of Dairy and Animal Science Distinguished Professor of Animal Nutrition	tetherton@psu.edu 814-863-3665 (University Park)	Endocrine regulation of animal growth and nutrient metabolism.
Feith, David Instructor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	dfeith@psu.edu 717-531-6987 (Hershey)
Floros, Joanna Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology	jfloros@psu.edu 717-531-6972 (Hershey)	Regulation and function of pulmonary surfactant protein variants; the role of surfactant proteins in the pathogenesis of pulmonary disease.
Gardner, Thomas Professor of Ophthalmology, and Cellular and Molecular Physiology	tgardner@psu.edu 717-531-8783 (Hershey)	Cellular and molecular mechanisms in the initiation of diabetic retinopathy.
Gragnoli, Claudia	cug12@psu.edu (Hershey)	Human genetics of monogenic and complex disorders.
Green, Michael Professor of Nutrition Science and Physiology	mhg@psu.edu 814-863-2914 (University Park)	Vitamin A metabolism; vitamin A delivery to milk. Lipoprotein metabolism; lipid absorption. Tracer kinetics/mathematical modeling.
Hagen, Daniel Professor of Animal Science	drh@psu.edu 814-863-0723 (University Park)	Reproductive physiology, primarily swine.
Hancock, William (Will) Assistant Professor of Bioengineering	wohbio@engr.psu.edu 814-863-0492 (University Park)	The detailed workings of motor proteins and their role in intracellular transport and cell motility.
Hankey, Pamela (Pam) Associate Professor of Immunology	phc7@psu.edu 814-863-0128 (University Park)	The role of receptor tyrosine kinases in normal physiology and disease progression; the downstream signals that mediate these responses in vivo and in vitro.
Jefferson, Leonard (Jim) Evan Pugh Professor and Chair of Cellular and Molecular Physiology Chair, Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Physiology	jjefferson@psu.edu 717-531-8567 (Hershey)	Regulation of gene expression in mammalian cells by hormones and nutrients.
Kauffman, Gordon Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	gkauffman@psu.edu 717-531-8815 (Hershey)	Central neural control of gastric mucosal defense.
Kelleher, Shannon Assistant Professor of Nutrition	slk39@psu.edu 814-863-9680 (University Park)	Cellular and molecular mechanisms through which mammalian cells regulate trace mineral metabolism and respond to nutritional, environmental and hormonal stimuli.
Kenney, W. Larry Professor of Physiology and Kinesiology	w7k@psu.edu 814-863-1672 (University Park)	Environmental and exercise physiology, particularly human thermoregulation, skin blood flow, and the biophysics of heat exchange.
Kensinger, Ronald Associate Professor of Dairy and Animal Science	rsk7@psu.edu 814-863-0558 (University Park)	Mechanisms of growth hormone action; molecular mechanisms that regulate low density lipoprotein (LDL) metabolism; animal biotechnology.
Kester, Mark Professor of Pharmacology	mkester@psu.edu 717-531-8964 (Hershey)	Regulation of kinase cascades by lipid-derived second messengers.
Killian, Gary Distinguished Professor of Reproductive Physiology	lwj@psu.edu 814-865-5894 (University Park)	Cattle reproduction.
Kim, Jason Associate Professor of Medicine Program Director of Penn State Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center	jason.kim@psu.edu 717-531-8575 (Hershey)	Glucose metabolism and diabetes.
Kimball, Scot Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	skimball@psu.edu 717-531-8970 (Hershey)	Hormonal and nutritional regulation of protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells.
Korzick, Donna Associate Professor of Physiology and Kinesiology	dhk102@psu.edu 814-865-5679 (University Park)	Effects of chronic endurance exercise and senescence on the regulation of cardiovascular function. Ischemia/reperfusion injury and the role of non-genomic estrogen receptor signaling in the aged female rat heart.
LaNoue, Kathryn Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	kfl1@psu.edu 717-531-8155 (Hershey)	Neuronal glutamate synthesis and degradation.
Lang, Charles Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, and Surgery	clang@psu.edu 717-531-5538 (Hershey)	Regulation of the IGF (Insulin-like Growth Factor) system during catabolic conditions.
Lipowsky, Herbert Professor and Chairman of Bioengineering	hhl2@psu.edu 814-865-1407 (University Park)	Application of engineering techniques and methods to the solution of problems in the physiology of microvascular function in health and disease.
Liu, Si-Qiong (June) Assistant Professor of Biology	sjl16@psu.edu 814-865-6063 (University Park)	Synaptic plasticity and receptor trafficking.
Lynch, Christopher Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	clynch@psu.edu 717-531-5170 (Hershey)	Adipose tissue biology, nutrient signaling and obesity.
Marden, James (Jim) Professor of Biology	jhm10@psu.edu 814-863-1384 (University Park)	Physiological ecology. Causes and consequences of flight performance in insects.
Mastro, Andrea Professor of Microbiology and Cell Biology	a36@psu.edu 814-863-0152 (University Park)	Breast cancer and the immune system.
McAllister, Jan Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology	jxm63@psu.edu 717-531-3588 (Hershey)	Regulation of the genes encoding steroidogenic enzymes in the human ovary.
McCloskey, Diane Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	dmccloskey@psu.edu 717-531-6987 (Hershey)
Oatley, Jon Assistant Professor of Reproductive Physiology, Department of Dairy and Animal Science	jmo15@psu.edu 814-865-5987 (University Park)	Spermatogenesis: mechanisms regulating self-renewal of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs); SSC application in bulls.
Ott, Troy Associate Professor of Reproductive Physiology	tlo12@psu.edu 814-441-2657 (University Park)	Fertility and reproductive immunology in domestic farm animals.
Pawelczyk, James (Jim) Associate Professor of Physiology and Kinesiology	jap18@psu.edu 814-865-3453 (University Park)	Neural control of circulation, particularly skeletal muscle blood flow, as it is affected by exercise or spaceflight.
Pegg, Anthony Evan Pugh Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, and Pharmacology	apegg@psu.edu 717-531-8152 (Hershey)	Polyamine metabolism; DNA repair.
Peterson, Blaise Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	bpeterson@psu.edu 717-531-8569 (Hershey)	Molecular, pharmacological and biophysical properties of voltage-gated ion channels; calcium signaling; malaria; toxins; assay development.
Proctor, David Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Physiology, and Medicine	dnp3@psu.edu 814-863-0724 (University Park)	Physiology of aging and exercise; cardiovascular responses to exercise; regulation of skeletal muscle blood flow; skeletal muscle adaptation; vascular adaptation.
Ramachandran, Ramesh Assistant Professor of Neuroendocrinology and Transgenics, Department of Poultry Science	rameshr@psu.edu 814-865-5202 (University Park)	The influence of hypothalamic neurotransmitters, hormones, and their receptors on avian reproduction.
Rannels, Stephen Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	ssr4@psu.edu 717-531-6203 (Hershey)	Lung development. Role of vitamin K in the lung.
Ray, Chester (Chet) Professor of Medicine, and Cellular and Molecular Physiology	car20@psu.edu 717-531-5310 (Hershey)	Neural control of the circulation.
Rolls, Barbara Helen A. Guthrie Chair and Professor of Nutrition	bjr4@psu.edu 814-863-8572 (University Park)	Psychological and physiological controls of food intake and selection in normal weight and obese humans across the life span.
Scaduto, Russ Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	rscaduto@psu.edu 717-531-6064 (Hershey)	Assessment of cellular permeability. Role of calcium in coupling of respiration to the energy demands of the heart.
Shantz, Lisa Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	lshantz@psu.edu 717-531-6987 (Hershey)	Regulation of protein synthesis in Ras transformation.
Sharkey, Neil Professor of Kinesiology	nas9@psu.edu 814-863-1766 (University Park)	Functional aspects of the musculoskeletal system.
Shashikant, Cooduvalli Associate Professor of Molecular and Developmental Biology	css13@psu.edu 814-863-0658 (University Park)	Developmental and evolutionary aspects of regulation of patterning genes.
Shenberger, Jeffrey Associate Professor	jss32@psu.edu 717-531-8413 (Hershey)	Effects of hyperoxia.
Shi, Yuguang (Roger) Associate Professor, Cellular & Molecular Physiology	yus11@psu.edu 717-531-8566 (Hershey)	Molecular mechanisms underlying the causes of diabetes and obesity
Simpson, Ian Professor of Neural and Behavioral Sciences	ixs10@psu.edu 717-531-4156 (Hershey)	Mechanism(s) of transport of nutrients across the blood -brain barrier; the inter-relationship between diabetes and stroke.
Ultman, James Professor Emeritus of Chemical Engineering	jsu@psu.edu 814-863-4802 (University Park)	Mass transport in biological systems and medical devices, respiratory physiology, environmental toxicology.
Vary, Thomas Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	tvary@psu.edu 717-531-5014 (Hershey)	Protein synthesis in inflammation and sepsis, and in development of alcoholic cardiomyopathy.
Vasilatos-Younken, Regina Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School Professor of Poultry Science, Endocrine Physiology, and Nutrition	rxv@psu.edu 814-865-2516 (University Park)	Role of endocrine and metabolic factors in the regulation of muscle and adipose tissue growth.
Williams, Nancy Associate Professor of Kinesiology	niw1@psu.edu 814-865-1346 (University Park)	Exercise physiology, effects of alterations in energy balance on reproductive function, neuroendocrinology, metabolism, clinical issues pertaining to women's health and reproductive status.
Zhu, Jiyue Assistant Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology	joz1@psu.edu 717-531-3597 (Hershey)	Molecular mechanisms of cellular immortalization and cancers.
Graduate program administration
Name	Email/phone	Interests include:
Harman, Lisa Staff Assistant	lsb10@psu.edu 717-531-8566 (Hershey)	Contact regarding paperwork/administration for Hershey-based students in the Physiology graduate program (including comprehensive exams and thesis defenses).
Murray, Deborah (Deb) Staff Assistant	dkm9@psu.edu 814-865-8165 (University Park)	Graduate program admissions, applicant questions, course registration, drop/add, grade changes, Candidacy and Comprehensive Exam paperwork.
Radis, Michael Associate Director, Huck Graduate Education Programs	mwr1@psu.edu 814-865-5557 (University Park)	Contact regarding admissions to this graduate program, and professional development opportunities for students.

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