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Robert Tsushima is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at York University. His research focuses on the physiological mechanisms underlying heart disease and diabetes. His laboratory investigates the biophysical properties of cellular regulation in cardiac and pancreatic ion channels. A significant aspect of his work explores the role of SNARE proteins in heart and pancreatic islets, particularly their effects on cholesterol and islet cell functions. Tsushima’s contributions also include research on the mechanisms associated with myocardial ischemic preconditioning and the protective effects related to cholesterol in islet cells. He holds a keen interest in the regulation of beta-cell ion channels and how they interact with SNARE proteins, demonstrating a direct physical coupling crucial for insulin secretion. His research is essential in understanding glycemic homeostasis, as alpha- and beta-cells play vital roles in regulating this balance.
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