Stem Cells, Differentiation, and Apoptosis:

  • Eran Andrecheck, Assistant Professor; Ph.D., McMasters University; Modeling mammary development and breast cancer using bioinformatic and genetic methods.
  • Julia V. Busik, Assistant Professor; Ph.D. Okazaki, Japan. Mechanisms of the development of diabetic complications with a focus on diabetic retinopathy.
  • Jose B. Cibelli, Professor; D.V.M., LaPlata (Argentina); Ph.D., Massachusetts. Somatic cell nuclear transfer, its mechanism and its relationship with embryonic stem cells. (Joint appointment with the Department of Animal Science)
  • Sandra Z. Haslam, Professor; Ph.D., Berkeley. Endocrinology; mechanisms of ovarian hormone regulation of normal and cancerous mammary gland growth and development; role of epithelial and stromal cell interactions and extracellular matrix in mediating and/or modulating mammary-cell proliferation. Environmental influences on mammary gland development during puberty that impact breast cancer risk in adulthood.
  • Laura R. McCabe, Professor; Ph.D., Chicago. Molecular mechanisms regulating bone formation under conditions of stress.
  • L. Karl Olson, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Minnesota. Regulation of pancreatic B-cell cell growth, gene expression, and physiology; isolation and characterization of pancreatic precursor cells.
  • Nara Parameswaran, BVSc., (Madras Veterinary College, India), PhD (Michigan State University). Receptor Biology and Signal Transduction; Pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases including sepsis, arthritis and atherosclerosis.
  • Gloria I. Perez, Associate Professor; D.V.M., Medellin (Colombia); Ph.D., Wisconsin-Madison. Mechanisms of ovarian failure and preservation: under physiological (menopause) as well as under pathological (chemo- and radio-therapy) conditions.
  • Bruce D. Uhal, Professor; Ph.D., Saint Louis. Cell biology of the pulmonary alveolar epithelium; lung injury/repair mechanisms; regulation of apoptosis and cell kinetics in the lung; roles of local angiotensin systems in lung fibrosis.
  • Robert W. Wiseman, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Florida State. Molecular imaging of the physiology and biochemistry of excitable cells; energetics and calcium homeostasis in muscle and myocardium; signal transduction in muscle during exercise and disease. (Joint appointment with the Department of Radiology).
    • Additional contributors: Keith Lookingland

 

Research

Introduction

Faculty & Their Areas of Research Interest