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Molecular Biophysics
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Sanjoy  Bhattacharya, Ph.D. Sanjoy Bhattacharya, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Research Summary
Neuroproteomics, posttranslational modification of deimination, local protein synthesis in neuronal dendrites
(305) 482-4103 (ph)
McKnight Vision Research Center - 7th Floor
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Laura  Bianchi, Ph.D. Laura Bianchi, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
sensory perception and neurodegeneration
305-243-1887 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 5133
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Nirupa  Chaudhari, Ph.D. Nirupa Chaudhari, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
We study mechanisms of transduction and cellular communication in sensory and other cells. We develop transgenic mouse models and fluorescent reporters to visualize cell function in real time. We also analyze patterns of gene expression in complex tissues to understand the roles and differentiation of diverse cell types.
305-243-3427 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 4062
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Gerhard  Dahl, M.D. Gerhard Dahl, M.D.
Professor, Physiology and Biophyics
Research Summary
Dr. Dahl’s research interests concentrate on ways of intercellular communication through gap junctions and calcium waves. Presently the focus is on the role of pannexin channels as ATP release pathway.
305-243-5776 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 5135
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Gavriel  David, Ph.D./M.D. Gavriel David, Ph.D./M.D.
Research Associate Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
Calcium handling in the peripheral motor system and its disruption in neurodegenerative diseases
305-243-6270 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 5006
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Ana  Diez-Sampedro, Ph.D. Ana Diez-Sampedro, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Research Summary
I am interested in the function of membrane proteins. In particular I am interested in transporters and channels and how the function of these proteins impact human physiology
305-243-6670 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 4054
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Amjad  Farooq, Ph.D. DIC Amjad Farooq, Ph.D. DIC
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary

Structural Energetics & Kinetics

305-243-2429 (ph)
305-243-2429 (fax)
Gautier Building 214
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Lynne A. Fieber, Ph.D. Lynne A. Fieber, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Marine Biology and Fisheries
Research Summary
I use single cell voltage clamping to study ion currents in cells from the nervous system of the marine snail Aplsyia californica. This animal is a biomedical model for understanding alterations in the nervous system arising from everything from learned behavior to aging.
305.421.4906 (ph)
Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
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Terace M. Fletcher , Ph.D. Terace M. Fletcher , Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary

The Role of Chromatin Structure in Genome Stability

(305) 243-6297 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
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(T. K.) Thomas K. Harris, Ph.D. (T. K.) Thomas K. Harris, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary

Understand mechanisms of action and regulation of multi-domain protein kinases

(305) 243-3358 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
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Ralf  Landgraf, Ph.D. Ralf Landgraf, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Summary
Molecular control and manipulation of cell surface receptor signaling with a focus on ERBB2 and ERBB3 receptors. Special emphasis is placed on the role of the macromolecular context in which signaling occurs, its organizing principles and consequences of and opportunities for perturbation.
(305) 243-5815 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
Gautier 316
 
David  Landowne, Ph.D. David Landowne, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
Biophysics: molecular motion in excitable cell membrane channels, gating currents.
305-243-6754 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building 5009
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Charles  Luetje, Ph.D. Charles Luetje, Ph.D.
Professor and Interim Chairman, Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology
Research Summary
Receptor Structure and Function: Mammalian olfactory receptors, insect olfactory and taste receptors, mammalian neuronal nicotinic receptors.
305-243-4458 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6085
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Arun  Malhotra, Ph.D. Arun Malhotra, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Research Summary
My laboratory uses X-ray crystallography and molecular biology to carry out structure/function studies of exoribonucleases and RNA modification enzymes. We are also actively collaborating with a number of laboratories on structural modeling and crystallization of a variety of other proteins.
(305) 243-2826 (ph)
(305) 243-3955 (fax)
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Vincent  Moy, Ph.D. Vincent Moy, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
Our lab uses the atomic force microscope to measure forces involved in biological processes, such as the adhesive events that occur during cell migration or during cell-cell interactions. Force measurements are also employed to elaborate on the energetics of vesicle fusion.
305-243-2337 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building 5073
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Wolfgang  Nonner, M.D. Wolfgang Nonner, M.D.
Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
"My research concerns the physical mechanisms by which biological ion channels control their selectivity and ion flow. We use computational tools to address these questions at the atomic level."
305-243-5536 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building 4058
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Stephen D Roper, Ph.D. Stephen D Roper, Ph.D.
Professor, Physiology and Biophysics
Research Summary
"I study the molecular and cellular physiology of sensory organs. Specifically, my research focuses on signal transduction and signal processing in taste buds. I use functional imaging with voltage-, pH-, and ion-sensitive fluorescent dyes, confocal microscopy, and electrophysiology."
305-243-6769 (ph)
305-243-5931 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 4065
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Richard L. Rotundo, Ph.D. Richard L. Rotundo, Ph.D.
Professor of Cell Biology & Anatomy, Physiology and Biophysics, and Member, Neurosciences Program
Research Summary
Membrane protein biogensis and localization; signal transduction; gene expression and regulation; nerves and muscle
(305)243-6940 (ph)
(305)545-7166 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Science Building - 4168
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Pedro  Salas, Ph.D. Pedro Salas, Ph.D.
Professor, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Research Summary

Polarization in epithelial cells; Role of the cytoskeleton and exocytis transport of membrane proteins

305-243-6977 (ph)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 4090
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Vladlen Z.  Slepak, Ph.D. Vladlen Z. Slepak, Ph.D.
Professor and Program Director, Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Research Summary
"Novel mechanisms of signal transduction, with a focus on heterotrimeric G proteins and Ca2+ binding proteins. Structure-function aspects and subcellular localization of signaling proteins"
305-243-3430 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6130
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Danuta  Szczesna-Cordary, Ph.D. Danuta Szczesna-Cordary, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology
Research Summary
"My research is directed toward unraveling the mechanisms of Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (FHC), an autosomal dominant disease originating from mutations in genes that encode for the major contractile proteins of the heart, including the ventricular myosin regulatory (RLC) and essential (ELC) light chains. Using a combination of molecular biological and physiological approaches we are trying to answer important questions regarding the molecular determinants of the myosin light chain mutations - mediated pathology in the heart."
305-243-2908 (ph)
305-243-4555 (fax)
Rosenstiel Medical Sciences Building 6113
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Brant   Watson, Ph.D. Brant Watson, Ph.D.
Professor, Neurology
Research Summary
"My laboratory has been devoted to experimental stroke research. Stroke is induced by laser-driven photochemical sensitization of endothelial damage in a specific cerebral artery, yielding an occlusive thrombus composed either of platelets only, or a mixture of platelets, fibrin, and red blood cells. Both kinds of thrombi can be dissolved and circulation to the brain restored by means of ultraviolet laser irradiation, thus alleviating the stroke."
(305) 243-6439 (ph)
Parkinson Building - 3059
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