Megan Lewis, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Human Physiology

In the classroom, I emphasize development of a learning community that fosters a deep understanding of physiological concepts. Interactive learning methods, critical thinking, and connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in healthcare...

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Contact Information

  • Health Partnership Building Rm 312

  • Office Hours for Spring 2025:

    Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 4pm

  • (509) 313-3487

Education & Curriculum Vitae

Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of Calgary

M.Sc., Medical Science, University of Calgary

B.Sc., Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University

Courses Taught

HPHY 205 Experimental Design & Stats

HPHY 210 Scientific Writing

HPHY 241L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

HPHY 242L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

HPHY 441L Guided Experimental Design Lab

HPHY 442L Guided Research

HPHY 451 Systems Neurophysiology

HPHY 479 Cell & Molecular Physiology

HPHY 499 Culminating Experiences
In the classroom, I emphasize development of a learning community that fosters a deep understanding of physiological concepts. Interactive learning methods, critical thinking, and connecting theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in healthcare and research are strategies utilized to optimize the learning process. My research interests are focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms responsible for adaptation to various physiological challenges. 
 

Gomez, C.D., Acharjee, S.,Lewis, M.L., Read, J., Pittman, Q.P. Increased Excitatory Synaptic Transmission Associated with Adult Seizure Vulnerability Induced by Early-Life Inflammation in Mice.Journal of Neuroscience19 May 2021; 41(20): 4367-4377.

 

Pittman, Q.J., Gonzalez C.D., Read, J.,Lewis, M.L.,Acharjee, S. Early Life Inflammation – It Sticks to the Brain.Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences2019; 28:136-141.

 

Lewis, M.L.,Kessler, M., Candy, S.A., Rho, J.M., Pittman, Q.P.  Co-morbid Epilepsy in Autism Spectrum Disorder: Implications for Postnatal Inflammation.Epilepsia2018; 00:1-11.

 

Lewis, M.L.& Surewaard, B.G.J.  Neutrophil Evasion Strategies by Streptococcus Pneumoniae and Staphylococcus Aureus.Cell Tissue Res2018; 371(3):489-503.

 

Mazarati, A,Lewis, M.L.,Pittman, Q.J.P.  Neurobehavioral Comorbidities of Epilepsy: Role of Inflammation.Epilepsia2017; 58(3):48-56.

 

Davis D.K.,Lewis, M.L.,Qi, W., Hart, D.A., Smith F.G.  Age Dependent Expression and Distribution of Nitric Oxide (NO) Synthase Isoforms in the Ovine Kidney.Open J Mol Integr Physiol.2013; 3(2):61-70.

 

Smith, F.G.,Lewis, M.L.,Qi, W., Wade, A. Cyclooxygenase (COX) Inhibitors and the Newborn Kidney. Pharmaceuticals2012; 5(11):1160-1176.