Biography
Rapha Perim, Ph.D., joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµAPK College of Osteopathic Medicine in April 2024. As an Assistant Professor of Physiology and Pharmacology, Dr. Perim teaches integrative physiology in several first-year courses and leads his research laboratory focused on understanding sympathetic and respiratory neural networks and neuronal plasticity. Dr. Perim holds a Ph.D. in Physiology and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology.
Before joining Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµAPK, Dr. Perim held faculty positions at University of Washington, University of Texas Health, and University of Florida. His research leverages sophisticated data analysis techniques to explore mechanisms leading to long-lasting adaptations in neuronal circuits controlling breathing and cardiovascular function. Dr. Perim is committed to mentoring students and advancing their understanding of complex physiological systems.
Recent Publications
- Perim RR, Vinit S, Mitchell GS. Cervical spinal hemisection effects on spinal tissue oxygenation and long-term facilitation of phrenic, renal and splanchnic sympathetic nerve activity. Experimental Neurology. 2023
- Perim RR, Sunshine MD, Welch JF, Santiago J, Holland A, Ross A, Mitchell GS, Gonzalez-Rothi EJ. Daily acute intermittent hypoxia enhances phrenic motor output and stimulus-evoked phrenic responses in rats. J Neurophysiol. 2021
- Perim RR, Gonzalez-Rothi EJ, Mitchell GS. Cervical spinal injury compromises caudal spinal tissue oxygenation and undermines acute intermittent hypoxia-induced phrenic long-term facilitation. Experimental Neurology. 2021
- Perim RR, El-Chami M, Gonzalez-Rothi EJ, Mitchell GS. Baseline arterial CO2 pressure regulates acute intermittent hypoxia-induced phrenic long-term facilitation in rats. Frontiers in Physiology. 2021
- Perim RR, Kubilis PS, Seven YB, Mitchell GS. Hypoxia-induced hypotension elicits adenosine-dependent phrenic long-term facilitation after carotid denervation. Experimental Neurology. 2020
- Perim RR, Fields DP, Mitchell GS. Spinal AMP Kinase Activity Regulates Phrenic Motor Facilitation in Rats. J Appl Physiol. 2020 Mar 1; 128(3):523-533. PubMed PMID: 31971473.