Dr. McCormick served as a guest lecturer in the Foundational Science thread from 2018 until joining the Wy’East Faculty in 2024 to direct the Human Physiology thread.  Dr. McCormick was born in London, UK, and received his PhD in Molecular Endocrinology from the University of Edinburgh, UK.  After joining OHSU he established his own laboratory in 2011.  His research focuses on kidney physiology, using genetically modified mice to study ion transport and mechanisms of a rare disease called Familial Hyperkalemic Hypertension.

Dr. McCormick is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of clinicians and scientists and is strongly committed to supporting Wy’east scholars in their journey along the path to medical school.  He teaches physiology to medical students, physician assistants and graduate students, and in his lab has mentored trainees ranging from high school students to junior faculty.  He has been delighted to see many of his mentees enter MD or PhD programs.

In his free time Dr. McCormick enjoys hiking in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, indoor bouldering, gardening, and following his soccer team West Ham United.