Ronald Coburn

Emeritus Professor

215-898-8069
rfcoburn@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

B203 Richards Building

3700 Hamilton Walk

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Research Description

  1. Polyamine effects on cells, possible central role of plasma membrane PI(4,5) P2.
  2. Carbon monoxide physiology and biochemistry.
Degrees & Education

BA, University of Michigan, 1953

MD, Northwestern University, 1957

Honors & Awards

1991 Merit Award, National Institute of Health

1986 Merit Award, National Institute of Health

Professional Affiliations

American Physiological Society

The American Society for Cell Biology

Recent Publications
March 18, 2022
Carbon monoxide (CO), nitric oxide, and hydrogen sulfide signaling during acute CO poisoning
Ronald Coburn, M.D.
Front Pharmacol 12: 830241. doi:10.3389/fphar.2021.830241
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December 27, 2021
Carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, and hydrogen sulfide signaling during acute CO poisoning
Ronald Coburn, M.D.
DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.830241
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May 20, 2021
Effects of increases in carboxyhemoglobin % saturation and tissue hypoxia on carbon monoxide binding to canine skeletal and heart muscle extravascular tissue
Ronald Coburn, M.D.
DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00031.2021
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August 27, 2020
Coronary and cerebral metabolism-blood flow coupling may be disabled during acute carbon monoxide poisoning.
Ronald Coburn, M.D.
DOI: 10.1152/japplphysiol.00172.2020
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