Walter J. Koch
Heart Failure & Transplant
Duke University
About
Walter J. Koch works in Heart Failure & Transplant affiliated with Duke University.
Walter J. Koch is a Professor in Surgery and Professor in Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University School of Medicine. He previously served as Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology and Director of the Center for Translational Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University from 2012 to 2023. His research investigates molecular mechanisms of cardiac signaling and develops gene therapy approaches for cardiovascular diseases.
Research focus
G Protein-Coupled Receptor Signaling in HeartGene Therapy for Heart FailureAdrenergic Receptor RegulationCardiac Ischemia and ReperfusionCardiac Fibrosis and Remodeling
Impact
884 pubs · 41,188 cites · h-index 107
Training
PhD in Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
1990
BS in Pharmacy
University of Toledo
1984
Affiliations
Work Experience
Professor in Surgery
Duke University · 2024 - Present
Professor in Pharmacology and Cancer Biology
Duke University · 2025 - Present
Instructor in the Department of Surgery
Duke University · 2023 - 2024
Chairman of the Department of Pharmacology and Director of the Center for Translational Medicine
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University · 2012 - 2023
Director, Center for Translational Medicine
Thomas Jefferson University · 2003 - 2012