Physiology Research Faculty

Sharon Francis, Ph.D.
Research Interest: Molecular physiology and vascular biology of hypertension and obesity-related vascular diseases.
Email: sfrancis@msm.edu

Dong Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Research Interest: Regulation of adipocyte differentiation in adipocyte-derived stem cells. Mechanistic aspects of proangiogenic effects of microvesicles from adipocyte-derived stem cells.
Email: dliu@msm.edu

Rajagopala Sridaran, Ph.D.
Research Interest: Reproductive endocrinology, molecular and cellular antifertility action of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); role of luteal GnRH in corpus luteum demise and parturition.
Email: rsridaran@msm.edu

Winston Thompson, Ph.D.
Research Interest: Cell and reproductive biology; molecular mechanisms of ovarian follicle development and cyst formation.
Email: wthompson@msm.edu

Xuebiao Yao, Ph.D.
Research Interest: Mechanisms of mitotic chromosome segregation. Establishemnt and maintenance of cell polarity. Biophotonics.
Email: xyao@msm.edu

Xueying Zhao, Ph.D.
Research Interest: Epoxygenase metabolites and endothelial function in cardiovascular and renal disease.
Email: xzhao@msm.edu