Biography
Rapha Perim, Ph.D., joined Marian University 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 Marian University, 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.
