Michael Sturek, MS, PhD

Michael Sturek, MS, PhD

Michael Sturek, MS, PhD, is Chief Scientific Officer at CorVus Biomedical, LLC, and the nonprofit CorVus Foundation, Inc., headquartered in Indiana. He also holds adjunct professor positions in biomedical engineering at Purdue University and in preclinical physiology and molecular imaging at Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark. Sturek’s research broadly involves preclinical and basic physiology research on metabolic syndrome, diabetes, aging and their complications, mainly coronary artery disease. A major focus of his work centers on cellular and molecular calcium signaling mechanisms and imaging coronary atherosclerosis and ischemia in swine models with the long-term goal of translating basic research to cures.

Statement

First and foremost, I am dedicated to advancing the discipline of physiology, so I want to serve in whatever role that will support the American Physiological Society (APS) as the major advocate for physiology. Some of my best experiences in life have been the witnessing of life in physiology, discovery and application of the knowledge to improve lives. That may sound a bit lofty, but it’s truly a driving force.

I can contribute my experience from leadership roles as chair of the Department of Physiology at Indiana University School of Medicine, president of the Association of Chairs of Departments of Physiology, member of the Board of Trustees for Augustana College and a leader in the American Diabetes Association.

I thrive on the continuous learning opportunity available to me by being on a governing body with bright, highly successful people who I respect. This service is an honor and a privilege.

Finally, I return to the driving force. I want to see that the energy many trainees and colleagues have invested in the discipline of physiology further stimulates equity and opportunity for all and appreciation and expansion of knowledge in basic and medical sciences.