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Peter Ruben is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University. He has an extensive educational background, including a B.A. and M.S. from George Washington University and a Ph.D. from the University of Calgary, along with postdoctoral experience at Hopkins Marine Station, Stanford University. His research focuses on the molecular biophysical mechanisms of sodium channels and their role in cellular excitability. He aims to explore the biophysical properties of these channels in relation to various diseases, including idiopathic ventricular fibrillation and epilepsy. His work employs advanced techniques such as patch clamp electrophysiology and site-directed mutagenesis, contributing significantly to the understanding of sodium channels in neuromuscular systems. Additionally, he has numerous publications exploring the interactions of sodium channels with drugs and toxins. Through his research, he seeks to establish a link between the biophysical properties of sodium channels and their implications in inherited diseases and excitability disorders.
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