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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 Lemole Center for Integrated Lymphatics…
Read MoreApeksha 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.
Read MoreGiulia De Rossi
Giulia De Rossi University College London Will present their poster, “LRG1-mediated vascular dysfunction promotes the onset of diabetic retinopathy.”
Read MoreSurya 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.”
Read MoreLakyn Mayo
Lakyn Mayo University of California, San Francisco Will present their poster, “Scribble regulates angiogenic symmetry breaking by limiting adherens junction remodeling.”
Read MoreCristina Espinosa-Diez, PhD
May 31, 2024 Assistant Professor Wayne State University Primary Research: Welcome to the Espinosa-Diez lab, where we are dedicated to understanding how external stressors impact vascular remodeling and dysfunction. Our research primarily explores the impact of cancer therapeutics and DNA-damaging agents on vascular health, particularly through changes in epigenetic modifications like DNA methylation and…
Read MoreHisham Ibrahim
Hisham Ibrahim University Health Network/University of Toronto Will present a talk titled, “The mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 is required for monocyte spreading on VCAM-1 and monocyte recruitment in VCAM-1-dependent inflammation” in the session, Leukocyte-Vessel wall interactions: focus on immune cells, on July 4 at 11:25am.
Read MoreMascha Koenen
Mascha Koenen Rockefeller University Will present a talk titled, “PRDM16-Dependent Loss of Beige Adipocytes Leads to Elevated Blood Pressure” in the session, Metabolic targeting of vascular remodeling, on July 3 at 2:00pm.
Read MoreWebinar Featuring Dr. Tim Padera
Tim Padera, Ph.D. Associate Professor Massachusetts General Hospital The webinar took place on May 2, 2024 Dr. Tim Padera, Ph.D. Associate Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital will discuss “The lymphatic system in health and disease.” Click here to access the recording Categories Council Candidates Council Candidates 2025 Council Candidates 2026 Inspiring Women IVBM2024 Travel Awardees…
Read MoreSharon Gerecht, PhD
May 1, 2024 Paul M. Gross Distinguished Professor of Bioengineering Duke University Primary Research: Our lab studies how the microenvironment regulates cellular responses, with the long-term goal of developing countermeasures and therapeutics. We develop biomaterials and culture systems to emulate mechanical and physical stressors toward understanding tissue function, reliance, and homeostasis. We also use…
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