Jennifer Pluznick
Kidney Health Researcher | Translating Science Into Life-Changing Solutions
About
Dr. Jennifer Pluznick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Her pioneering work focuses on the role of olfactory receptors in the kidney, shedding light on how these receptors influence blood pressure and metabolic regulation. Pluznick's research has been published in prestigious journals like Nature and has earned her numerous accolades, including the American Physiological Society's Carl W.
Gottschalk Distinguished Lecturer Award. Her accessible, engaging talks empower audiences to better understand the link between our senses, our biology, and our overall health.
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You smell with your body, not just your nose
Do your kidneys have a sense of smell? Turns out, the same tiny scent detectors found in your nose are also found in some pretty unexpected places -- like your muscles, kidneys and even your lungs. In this quick talk (filled with weird facts), physiologist Jennifer Pluznick explains why they're there and what they do.
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