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Guizhen Zhao, PhD
Guizhen Zhao, PhD September 29, 2024 Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Houston Primary Research: The Zhao lab is dedicated to uncovering the epigenetic and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including aortic aneurysm and dissection, and atherosclerosis, while also driving innovations in drug discovery. Currently, our research focuses on…
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Dolly Mehta, PhD September 2, 2024 Professor Pharmacology & Regenerative Medicine University of Illinois Chicago Primary Research: The main focus of our lab is to investigate cellular signaling in endothelial cells that triggers vascular injury and those that repair the damage to reinstate tissue functions. We seek to understand how stressors (such as ligands…
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Webinar Featuring Dr. Ngan Huang Ngan F. Huang, PhD Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Stanford University The webinar took place on August 1, 2024 Ngan F. Huang, PhD, Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University will present “Extracellular Matrix Modulation of Microvascular Regeneration.” Click here to access the recording Categories Council Candidates Inspiring Women…
Read MoreLaura Pillay, PhD
Laura Pillay, PhD August 1, 2024 Assistant Professor Department of Biology Western Washington University Primary Research: The Pillay Lab uses zebrafish and cell culture systems to identify and understand molecular mechanisms that regulate blood vessel development and integrity. Our current research is focused on using modern imaging, molecular biology, and genetic approaches to investigate…
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Taija Mäkinen, PhD July 1, 2024 Professor Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology Uppsala University and Wihuri Research Institute/University of Helsinki Primary Research: Our research focuses on the fundamental mechanisms that govern the development, maintenance, and regeneration of a functional lymphatic vasculature. We also investigate the involvement of lymphatic vessels in organ-specific physiology and…
Read MoreIbrahim Alzaim
Ibrahim Alzaim Ibrahim Alzaim Aarhus University Will present their poster titled, “An integrated single-cell transcriptome atlas of human subcutaneous adipose tissue vascular cells.”
Read MoreWebinar Featuring Dr. Xiaofeng Yang
Webinar Featuring Dr. Xiaofeng Yang Xiao-Feng Yang, MD, Ph.D, FAHA Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences, Immunology and Pharmacology Associate Director in Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics and Vascular Research Temple University The webinar took place on June 6, 2024 Dr. Xiao-Feng Yang, MD, Ph.D, FAHA, Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences, Immunology and Pharmacology and Associate Director in…
Read MoreApeksha Shapeti
Apeksha Shapeti Apeksha Shapeti KU Leuven Will present a talk titled, “Force-mediated endothelial recruitment and reprogramming drive CCM lesion growth” in the session, Parallel Session 9 – Novel players and mechanisms in vascular remodeling, on July 3 at 3:50pm.
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Giulia De Rossi Giulia De Rossi University College London Will present their poster, “LRG1-mediated vascular dysfunction promotes the onset of diabetic retinopathy.”
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Surya Prakash Rao Batta Surya Prakash Rao Batta University of South Florida – Heart Institute Will present their poster, “Intracranial Aneurysm Susceptibility gene hspg2/Perlecan regulates pericyte coverage and vascular stability in zebrafish embryos.”
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