About
Overview
Philip M. McCabe is a Professor and Chairman of the Department of Psychology at the University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of neuroendocrinology, immunology, and cardiovascular health, with particular emphasis on oxytocin's role in metabolic regulation, inflammation, and disease progression. He has led studies on animal models (e.g., rabbits, mice) to explore stress-induced physiological changes and their impact on chronic conditions like atherosclerosis and diabetes.
Research Interests
- Oxytocin signaling pathways in metabolic and inflammatory processes
- Social stress and its cardiovascular implications
- Psychoneuroimmunology in oncology and chronic disease
- Animal models of atherosclerosis and metabolic syndrome
Key Contributions
Dr. McCabe's work demonstrates oxytocin's protective effects against atherosclerosis and insulin resistance, particularly in hyperlipidemic rabbits. He has also elucidated how chronic social stress modulates sympathetic nervous system activity and adipose tissue inflammation. His methodologies include fluorescent imaging optimization for cellular structure analysis and translational approaches linking psychosocial factors to disease outcomes.
Grants & Collaborations
Collaborations include work with Armando J. Mendez, Angela Szeto, and Neil Schneiderman, focusing on oxytocin's dual roles in health and disease. Funding areas include NIH grants for stress-related cardiovascular research and endocrine mechanisms in cancer.
