URMC / Labs / Dirksen Lab / Lab Members Lab Members Principal InvestigatorRobert T. Dirksen, Ph.D.MC 4-6423Phone: (585) 275-4824Email RobertResearch Interest: Molecular Mechanisms of Calcium Signaling in Striated MuscleFacultySundeep Malik, Ph.D.Research Assistant ProfessorEmail SundeepTakahiro Takano, Ph.D.Research Assistant ProfessorMC 1-9643Phone: (585) 275-3469Email TakahiroResearch Interest: Purinergic signaling in peripheral nociceptive nerve, neurovascular coupling, stroke injury and astrocytic communicationRenjia Zhong, MBBS, M.D.Visiting Research Senior InstructorEmail RenjiaResearch StaffLinda GroomSenior Technical AssociateNichole TuccioLaboratory TechnicianGraduate StudentsThomas O'ConnorGenetics Genetics, Development, and Stem Cells Ph.D. ProgramResearch Interest: Skeletal muscle cellular and molecular adaptations following exercise.Nan ZhaoCMPP Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology Ph.D. ProgramResearch Interest: Pathophysiological mechanisms of Tubular Aggregate Myopathy (TAM) in Orai1 G100S miceResearch AssistantsMarina KernUndergraduate Student