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Office
120 Lytton Ave Ste 300
Suite 501
Pittsburgh, PA 15213Phone+1 412-802-3043
Education & Training
UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Nephrology, 2005 - 2007- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2002 - 2024- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Nephrology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 40 citationsTMPRSS4-dependent activation of the epithelial sodium channel requires cleavage of the γ-subunit distal to the furin cleavage site.Christopher J. Passero, Gunhild M. Mueller, Michael M. Myerburg, Marcelo D. Carattino, Rebecca P. Hughey
American Journal of Physiology. Renal Physiology. 2012-01-01 - 8 citationsDefining an inhibitory domain in the gamma subunit of the epithelial sodium channel.Christopher J Passero, Marcelo D Carattino, Ossama B Kashlan, Mike M Myerburg, Rebecca P Hughey
American Journal of Physiology. Renal Physiology. 2010-10-01 - 144 citationsPlasmin Activates Epithelial Na+ Channels by Cleaving the γ SubunitChristopher J. Passero, Gunhild M. Mueller, Helbert Rondon-Berrios, Stevan P. Tofovic, Rebecca P. Hughey
The Journal of Biological Chemistry. 2008-12-26
Press Mentions
Lower Bicarbonate in ADPKD Linked to Worsening Kidney OutcomesJanuary 13th, 2021
Grant Support
- Modulation Of The Epithelial Sodium Channel By Proteases And Peptide InhibitorsNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2010
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