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Kate Schunke, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor at University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine
Kate Schunke, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine.1 She specializes in cardiovascular physiology, thrombosis, and vascular biology.1
Education and Career
Dr. Schunke received her Ph.D. in Physiology and Integrative Biology from Rutgers University and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.1 She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine.1
Her academic career includes:
- Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (October 2020 - Present)
- Assistant Professor at The George Washington University - School of Engineering & Applied Science (November 2018 - October 2021)
- Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (September 2015 - January 2017)
- Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (July 2010 - July 2015)
Research Focus
Dr. Schunke's research primarily focuses on:
- Hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) in cardiac and vascular biology2
- Cardiovascular biology
- Hypoxia
- Diabetes
- Cardiac autonomic neuropathy3
Academic Contributions
Professor Schunke has made significant contributions to her field, with 457 citations to her work.4 She has published 29 research papers, demonstrating her active involvement in advancing knowledge in her areas of expertise.4
Contact Information
For those interested in her work or potential collaborations, Dr. Schunke can be reached at:
- Email: kschunke@hawaii.edu
- Phone: (808) 692-15282
- Address: 651 Ilalo Street, BSB 211, Honolulu, HI 968135
Dr. Schunke's diverse experience in both clinical and basic science research, combined with her current role in academia, positions her as a valuable contributor to the fields of cardiovascular physiology and medical education.
