My research interests center on comparative epithelial transport physiology and comparative renal function, specifically the role of renal membrane transport of taurine in cellular and organismic volume regulation (on-going collaboration with J. Larry Renfro, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Physiology & Neurobiology, University of Connecticut).
Recent efforts focus on the training, mentoring, and development of trainees in physiological sciences, particularly women and minorities. I teach renal physiology to medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant and graduate students. I direct the Physiology Graduate Programs and am committed to the improvement of the program at the Health Sciences Center. I share my passion for Physiology and mentoring with students/trainees locally and nation-wide through the American Physiological Society. I am particularly involved in the development of women and minority students in physiology at the national level: chairing the national committee on Women in Physiology, conducting national professional development workshops, and participating in e-mentoring activities.
Education:
- B.Sc. (First Class Honor & University Medal): Physiology, University of New England, Australia (1973)
- Ph.D.: Physiology, Brown University, RI (1977)
- Postdoctoral National Kidney Foundation Fellowship and NIH Training Grant Postdoctoral Fellowship: Renal and Comparative Physiology, University of Arizona, AZ (1978-1986)
Clinical/Research Interests:
- Epithelial Transport
- Renal and Comparative Physiology
- Mentoring and Training Trainees in Biomedical Sciences especially Junior Physiologists
- Development of Women and Minority Trainees Engaged in Physiological Studies