Michael A. Eleruja, MS, MBChB
1st Year PhD Student
(he/him/his)
Michael Eleruja is a 1st year PhD student who joined the Cerebral & Cardiovascular Physiology Laboratory in December 2024. He received his undergraduate degree at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, where he majored in Medicine and Surgery.
Michael’s love for research prompted him to pause his clinical practice in order to obtain his master’s degree at Central Washington University in Integrative Human Physiology.
He is currently developing his PhD dissertation, which will be focused on the cardiovascular effects of Pulsatile Perfusion Therapy using a multi-model approach. Michael hopes to make an impact in the scientific world through creative and translatable research ideas.
Outside of lab work, he enjoys having fun with friends, playing video games and listening to music.