Edward E. Soltis, PhD
Professor and Academic Vice Chair
Contact Information
soltised@musc.edu
843.792.5445
Education
BS, 1979, Butler University
PhD, 1984, University of Florida
Research Interests
Pathophysiology of vascular smooth muscle in hypertension; Education/teaching
in medical and health-related fields of physiology.
Dr. Soltis’ research over the past several years has focused on the role of polyamine regulatory pathways (biosynthesis and transport) as essential components of the signal transduction mechanisms by which angiotensin II effects changes in the vasculature in hypertension. Specifically, it is hypothesized that reciprocal alterations in the AT1 and AT2 subtypes of the angiotensin receptor mediate opposing actions of angiotensin II on vascular growth and function.
As the recently appointed Vice Chair of Academics in the department, Dr. Soltis is also establishing research activity in the area of educational and teaching initiatives in medical physiology as well as other health-related fields.