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Jeffrey Michael Purkerson, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Office: (585) 273-3974

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 777
Rochester, NY 14642

Biography

Research

Dr. Purkerson's research interests are:
1) Cell biology and physiology of the carbonic anhydrases
2) The response of renal epithelial cells to acid-base disturbances or injury.

Credentials

Education

1986
BS | California Polytechnic State University
Biochemistry

1991
PhD | University of Virginia
Pharmacology

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

1994 - 1995
Molecular Genetics and Microbiology Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester, MA

1991 - 1993
Immunoinflammatory Diseases Research Postdoctoral Fellowship, Searle Research and Development, Monsanto Company.

Publications

Journal Articles

10/1/2018
Saxena V, Hains DS, Ketz J, Chanley M, Spencer JD, Becknell B, Pierce KR, Nelson RD, Purkerson JM, Schwartz GJ, Schwaderer AL. "Cell-specific qRT-PCR of renal epithelial cells reveals a novel innate immune signature in murine collecting duct." American journal of physiology. Renal physiology.. 2018 Oct 1; 315(4):F812-F823. Epub 2017 May 03.

11/1/2017
Peng H, Purkerson JM, Schwaderer AL, Schwartz GJ. "Metabolic acidosis stimulates the production of the antimicrobial peptide cathelicidin in rabbit urine." American journal of physiology. Renal physiology.. 2017 Nov 1; 313(5):F1061-F1067. Epub 2017 Jul 26.

10/26/2015
Schwartz GJ, Gao X, Tsuruoka S, Purkerson JM, Peng H, D'Agati V, Picard N, Eladari D, Al-Awqati Q. "SDF1 induction by acidosis from principal cells regulates intercalated cell subtype distribution." The Journal of clinical investigation.. 2015 Oct 26; 125(12):4365-74. Epub 2015 Oct 26.

Books & Chapters

2004
Chapter Title: Targeting of the CD40-CD40 (CD154) Ligand System as Therapeutic Intervention for the Treatment of Atherosclerosis
Book Title: Trends in Atherosclerosis Research
Author List: Carolyn J. Baglole, Richard P. Phipps, Jeffrey M. Purkerson, Patricia J. Sime
Edited By: Leon V. Clark
Published By: Nova Science Publishers Inc. 2004 in New York, NY

1996
Chapter Title: B-cell activation and maturation to immunoglobulin secretion
Book Title: Cytokine regulation of humoral immunity: Basic and clinical aspects
Author List: Parker DC, Purkerson JM
Edited By: CM Snapper
Published By: John Wiley & Sons 1996 in New York, NY

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