Professor Dr. Crystal Ripplinger

Biography

Crystal M. Ripplinger is a Professor and Vice Chair of Research & Administration in the Department of Pharmacology at UC Davis Health. Her research is primarily focused on cardiac arrhythmias and the autonomic control of heart rhythm. Utilizing state-of-the-art optical imaging and neuromodulatory approaches in animal models of cardiovascular disease, her investigations assess the impact of neural inputs on the heart. Dr. Ripplinger has been significantly involved in program affiliations with Cardiovascular Services and has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science from North Dakota State University and both a Master of Science and a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis. Her leadership roles and fellowships have included involvement in initiatives aimed at supporting women in academia, contributing to her recognition as a Fellow of the American Heart Association and the Heart Rhythm Society. She is also a recipient of the HHMI Gilliam Fellowship and serves as a faculty mentor.

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