Dr. Edward Balog

Biography

Edward Balog is an Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Physiology from Marquette University in 1988, and holds a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from Furman University. His research focuses on muscle physiology, specifically the roles of ryanodine receptors (RyRs) in skeletal and cardiac muscle excitation-contraction coupling. His research aims to understand the regulatory mechanisms of RyRs, particularly how defects in these channels can lead to severe disorders including malignant hyperthermia and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. Balog's work encompasses analyzing ion channel function using advanced techniques such as ryanodine binding assays and single-channel recordings to elucidate the molecular mechanisms that affect RyR function and calcium regulation in muscle cells.

Research Interests