Hosted by Zheng (John) Fu, PhD, Alan Smrcka, PhD, is a Professor of Biochemistry, Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

The Smrcka Lab studies mechanisms for cellular communication via G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs). The GPCR superfamily includes receptors for adrenaline, serotonin, acetylcholine taste molecules, smell, and even light! They are the largest family of cell surface receptors and 30-40% of marketed drugs target GPCRs. Our laboratory uses a wide variety of methods to study the involvement of these receptors in physiology and disease.