Merritt Maduke

Dr. Merritt Maduke is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology at Stanford University, where she is also a member of Bio-X, the Cardiovascular Institute, and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Her research focuses on the mechanisms of CLC channels and transporters, particularly the function of CLC-2 chloride channels in the central nervous system and the development of small-molecule probes for their study. Dr. Maduke has held several administrative roles, including Associate Director of the Molecular and Cellular Physiology Graduate Program and Co-director of the Neurosciences Interdisciplinary Graduate Program, contributing to the advancement of graduate education in the field. She has received numerous honors, including the Cranefield Award from the Society of General Physiologists and the Scientist Development Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, Dr. Maduke serves on various editorial boards, including as an Editor for the Biophysical Journal and a Reviewing Editor for eLife, and is actively involved in projects related to neurostimulation and therapeutic targets for hyponatremia.

Education

• Ph.D., UCSD, Chemistry & Biochemistry (1995)
• B.S., Wheaton College, Chemistry, summa cum laude (1989)