Faculty
Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience Faculty
Chair: Steve Simasko
(509) 335-6624
Departmental FAX: (509) 335-4650
Faculty
Pullman

Michael Varnum
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661
Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Spokane

Michael Varnum
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661
Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Vancouver

Michael Varnum
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661
Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Neuroscience Graduate Faculty
Pullman
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Spokane
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Vancouver
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Research Track Faculty
Pullman
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Emeritus Faculty
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Montana State University Adjunct Faculty
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
Utah State University Adjunct Faculty
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding
All Other Adjunct Faculty
Michael Varnum
Associate Professor
varnum@wsu.edu
Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Current Position
2005-Present Associate Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Education
1983 B.S. Microbiology & Immunology; University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1994 Ph.D. Molecular/Cell Biology; Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
Honors and Awards
2012 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
2013 Newbrey Teaching Scholar Award, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University
Prior Academic Appointments
1980-1982 Research Tech/Lab Assistant, Biochemistry & Pathology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1983-1984 Research Assistant, Environmental Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1986-1989 Research Technician, Biochemistry, Oregon Heath and Science University, Portland, OR
1989-1994 Graduate Research Assistant, Vollum Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
1994-1998 Research Associate, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
1998-2005 Assistant Professor, IPN, Washington State University, Pullman, WA
Research
Current Funding