Jeffrey Garvin, PhD

Biographical Statement

Jeffrey L. Garvin, PhD, is a physiologist and research scientist at Henry Ford Health whose work has advanced the understanding of kidney function and hypertension for more than three decades. He earned his doctorate from Duke University and has built an internationally recognized research program investigating the physiological mechanisms that regulate blood pressure and renal function.

Dr. Garvin's research focuses on the cellular and molecular physiology of the kidney, with particular emphasis on sodium transport, nitric oxide signaling and the regulation of renal tubular function. His laboratory has made important contributions to understanding how the nephron controls salt and water balance and how disruptions in these processes contribute to hypertension and kidney disease. His work also examines the roles of oxidative stress, ATP signaling and transport proteins in renal physiology, providing insights that may lead to new therapeutic approaches for cardiovascular and kidney disorders. Through extensive basic and translational research, Dr. Garvin has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications that have significantly advanced the fields of renal physiology and hypertension research.

Dr. Garvin continues to collaborate with investigators across Henry Ford Health, Michigan State University and national research organizations to advance discoveries in cardiovascular and kidney research. His ongoing work seeks to translate fundamental physiologic discoveries into new strategies for preventing and treating hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Research Interests

• Renal physiology
• Hypertension
• Nitric oxide signaling
• Sodium transport
• Kidney function
• Tubular transport
• Cardiovascular physiology

Email: jgarvin1@hfhs.org