Professor Dr. Murali Prakriya

Biography

Murali Prakriya is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. He studies the molecular cellular mechanisms of intracellular calcium (Ca2+) signaling, emphasizing the vital role of Ca2+ as a ubiquitous intracellular signaling messenger. His research focuses on Ca2+ permeable ion channels and Store-Operated Channels (SOCs), investigating how these channels are activated by decreased calcium content in the endoplasmic reticulum. His work has significant implications for understanding human health, particularly in relation to immunodeficiencies and other disorders associated with mutations in SOCs. Prakriya has been recognized for his contributions to the field with several awards, including fellowship in the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He actively participates in several editorial boards and has held leadership positions in various professional organizations.

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