Thomas E. DeCoursey

Electrophysiology

Rush University

About

Thomas E. DeCoursey works in Electrophysiology affiliated with Rush University.

Thomas E. DeCoursey is a Professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at Rush University. He investigates the functions of voltage-gated proton channels in cells including cardiomyocytes, focusing on their role in pH regulation. His research includes how these channels prevent acidification in cardiac tissue that can lead to depressed contractility and arrhythmias.

Research focus

Voltage-gated proton channels in cardiomyocytespH regulation in ventricular tissueIon channel roles in cardiac arrhythmiasElectrophysiological mechanisms of acid extrusion in heart cellsProton conductance in cardiac pH homeostasis

Impact

175 pubs · 9,994 cites · h-index 55

Training

PhD
University of Cincinnati
1979
BA
McPherson College
1974

Affiliations

Work Experience

Rush University

2017 - Present

Rush University Medical Center

1998 - 2016

Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center

1990 - 1998