The Hypoxia Lab at UCR investigates the integrative physiology of hypoxia. 

We discover how oxygen limitation influences physiological functions including the neural control of breathing, sleep quality, cognitive function, and immune function. Our research utilizes an evolutionary medicine-inspired approach and couples in vivo high-altitude exposure studies with in vitro molecular methods. 

By characterizing mechanisms of both successful adaptation and maladaptation to hypoxia among human populations, we are bridging the gap between basic physiological mechanisms and their implications for clinical pathologies.

Frontiers in Physiology Research Topic - currently accepting articles

Immuno-physiological Responses in Extreme Environments

Topic Editors: 
Erica Heinrich, PhD
Ronaldo Thomatieli-Santos, PhD