Faculty

Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience Faculty

Chair:  Steve Simasko
(509) 335-6624
Departmental FAX: (509) 335-4650

Faculty

Pullman

Michael Varnum

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Spokane

Michael Varnum

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Vancouver

Michael Varnum

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Neuroscience Graduate Faculty

Pullman

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Spokane

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Vancouver

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Research Track Faculty

Pullman

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Emeritus Faculty

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Montana State University Adjunct Faculty

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

Utah State University Adjunct Faculty

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications

 

All Other Adjunct Faculty

Michael Varnum

Associate Professor

varnum@wsu.edu

Office
Room: VBR 375
Phone: (509)-335-0661

Michael Varnum

 

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

The primary focus of the Varnum laboratory is to investigate the molecular mechanisms of ion channels that are directly activated by intracellular cyclic nucleotides. 

Current Funding

ADARP Ubiquitin-System Disturbances in Ethanol-Mediated Vision Loss (PI)
American Otological Society Telomeres as Novel Targets for Hair Cell Regeneration (Co-I)
CVM Intramural Research Project Characterization of a Novel Zebrafish Model for Cone Dystrophy and Achromatopsia Generated via CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing (PI)
IPN Pilot Research Project
List of Publications