Physiology research List of research faculty and their Physiology sub-disciplines

The study of physiology is a dynamic and interdisciplinary field that explores the complex mechanisms underlying life itself. In our department, we delve into how cells, organs, and systems work in harmony to sustain health and adapt to challenges, blending molecular insights with whole-organism perspectives. We engage in cutting-edge research that spans from cellular signaling and metabolic regulation to integrative systems physiology, exploring foundational principles and contributing to innovative discoveries across the lifespan.

 
 
 
Ryan Crislip, PhD Ryan Crislip, PhD
Research Assistant Professor

gcrislip@ufl.edu
(352) 294-5486

  • Renal Physiology
Erica Dale, PhD Erica Dale, PhD
Assistant Professor

ericadale@ufl.edu
(352) 273-8241

  • Neurophysiology
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Neuroengineering
Karyn Esser, PhD Karyn Esser, PhD
Professor and Chair

kaesser@ufl.edu
(352) 273-5728

  • Circadian clocks
  • Muscle health in disease and aging
Michelle Gumz, PhD Michelle Gumz, PhD
Professor

michelle.gumz@medicine.ufl.edu
(352) 273-6887

  • Renal physiology
  • Integrative physiology
  • Circadian clocks in kidney disease and hypertension
Erwin Kristobal Gudenschwager Basso, PhD Erwin Kristobal Gudenschwager Basso, PhD
Research Assistant Professor

gudenschwagerwin@ufl.edu
(352) 294-5064

  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Neuro-inflammation
  • Sleep
  • Circadian rhythm
Sung Min Han, PhD Sung Min Han, PhD
Associate Professor

han.s@ufl.edu
(352) 273-5682

The Han Lab

  • The role of genetics in determining lifespan and health span
Helen N Jones, PhD Helen N Jones, PhD
Professor, Physiology and Aging, Co-Director, Center for Research in Perinatal Outcomes

jonesh@ufl.edu
(352) 846-1503

  • Pregnancy and placental pathophysiology
  • Therapeutic development
David Julian, PhD David Julian, PhD
Associate Professor

djulian@ufl.edu
(352) 392-5878

  • Comparative Physiology
  • Science Pedagogy
Andrew C Liu, PhD Andrew C Liu, PhD
Professor

andrew.liu@ufl.edu
(352) 294-8900

  • Circadian rhythms
  • Sleep
Peter P Sayeski, PhD Peter P Sayeski, PhD
Professor and Program Director

psayeski@ufl.edu
(352) 392-1816

  • Jak/STAT signaling in disease
Ravindra K Sharma, PhD Ravindra K Sharma, PhD
Research Assistant Professor

ravindra.sharma@medicine.ufl.edu
(352) 294-5064

  • Cardiovascular Complications of Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Circadian Rhythms
Shinichi Someya, PhD Shinichi Someya, PhD
Associate Professor

someya@ufl.edu
(352) 294-5167

The Someya Lab

  • Mitochondria
  • Hearing
  • Physical Activity
Tanja Taivassalo, PhD Tanja Taivassalo, PhD
Research Associate Professor

ttaivassalo@ufl.edu
(352) 273-5206

  • Exercise pathophysiology
  • Neuromuscular disease
  • Therapeutic interventions
Glenn Walter, PhD Glenn Walter, PhD
Professor and Vice-Chair

glennw@ufl.edu

  • Skeletal
  • Cardiac Muscle
Stephanie Wohlgemuth, PhD Stephanie Wohlgemuth, PhD
Research Assistant Professor

steffiw@ufl.edu
(352) 273-5734

  • Mitochondrial function
Rui Xiao, PhD Rui Xiao, PhD
Associate Professor

rxiao@ufl.edu
(352) 273-9389

  • Systemic regulation of aging