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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 for G-protein coupled…
Read MoreWebinar 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 Council Candidates 2025 Council Candidates 2026 Inspiring…
Read MoreLaura 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 how targets of…
Read MoreTaija 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 disease processes. Currently…
Read MoreIbrahim 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
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 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…
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