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Physiological Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
Leah R Reznikov

Leah R Reznikov, PhD

Associate Professor

Department: Department of Physiological Sciences
Business Phone: (352) 294-4059
Business Email: leahreznikov@ufl.edu
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About Leah R Reznikov

Lab Website: https://leahreznikov.wixsite.com/reznikovlab

Additional Positions:
BREATHE T32 Curriculum Coordinator
2023 – · University of Florida
Scientific Advisor
2017 – · Cure Sanfilippo Foundation

Accomplishments

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

  1. VEM5171 – Vet Pharmacology

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  2. GMS7794 – Neuroscience Seminar

    College of Medicine

  3. VME7979 – Advanced Research

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  4. VME6932 – Seminar in Physiological Sciences

    College of Veterinary Medicine

  5. BMS3521 – Human Physiology in Translation

    College of Medicine

  6. GMS7979 – Advanced Research

    College of Medicine

  7. VME6905 – Problems in Veterinary Medical Sciences

    College of Veterinary Medicine

Research Profile

The research interests of my lab are centered on the interface of the nervous system and the airway. Using multidisciplinary approaches, we aim to answer three big picture questions: 1) Is dysfunction of the nervous system sufficient to induce airway disease? 2) What are the neural substrates that detect airway insults? 3) Can targeting the nervous system prevent airway disease?

To answer these questions, we use models of asthma and cystic fibrosis, with a special emphasis on early stage life. We perform in vitro and in vivo studies in parallel, and utilize numerous techniques ranging from basic molecular biology to microscopy to ion transport studies to whole animal physiology. We are keenly interested in the communication of the nervous system with the airway, and the processes governing transmission of that information to target tissues (i.e. epithelia, smooth muscle, submucosal glands). The goal of all our efforts is to improve human health and discover new mechanisms of airway disease.

Areas of Interest

  • Integrative neuroscience

Publications

Academic Articles

Grants

Education

  1. Certificate Program in Python Programming

    Cornell University

  2. Certificate Program in Diversity and Inclusion

    Cornell University

  3. Certificate of Specialization in Leadership and Management

    Harvard Business School Online

  4. Postdoctoral Scholar

    Lung Biology and Cystic Fibrosis Center, University of Iowa

  5. Doctor of Philosophy Biomedical Sciences with focus in Neuroscience

    University of South Carolina School of Medicine

  6. Regents Semester Study Abroad Program

    University of Newcastle

  7. Bachelor of Science in Biology

    Iowa State University

Contact Details

Phones:
Business:
(352) 294-4059
Emails:
Business:
leahreznikov@ufl.edu
Addresses:
Business Mailing:
PO Box 100144
1333 CENTER DR
 GAINESVILLE FL 32610

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