Megan Lewis

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

  • Office Hours for Spring 2024: 


    Monday and Wednesdays 10:30am to 12pm 

  • (509) 313-3487

Education & Curriculum Vitae

  • PhD, Neuroscience, University of Calgary
  • MSc, Medical Science, University of Calgary
  • BSc, Health and Exercise Science, Colorado State University

Courses Taught

  • HPHY 205 Experimental Design & Stats
  • HPHY 241L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
  • HPHY 479 Cell & Molecular Physiology
  • HPHY 242L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
  • HPHY 210 Scientific Writing
  • HPHY 441L Guided Experimental Design Lab
  • HPHY 451 Systems Neurophysiology
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.