Title
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Education
MD – Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg, Germany; 1992
Diploma (equiv. MSc) – University of Hagen, Germany, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science; 1996
Postgraduate Training
Residency – Ludwig-Maximilians-University of München, Germany
Neonatology Fellowship – Ludwig-Maximilians-University of München, Germany
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – University of Iowa
Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship – University of Iowa
Clinical Interests
All pulmonary disorders in children, with special interest in cystic fibrosis. Pulmonary function testing.
Research Interests
Dr. Randak's research focuses on the gene product affected in cystic fibrosis, the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) with a major emphasis how CFTR functions and how CF-associated mutations may disrupt function. In particular Dr. Randak is interested in how the two nucleotide-binding domains of CFTR regulate CFTR chloride channel activity and how these mechanisms relate to mechanisms in other members of the ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter protein familiy, to which CFTR belongs. Dr. Randak investigates CFTR function biochemically and by using patch clamp electrophysiology.
Recent Publications
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