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Arlin B. Blood, PhD is an active Associate Professor with triple appointments in the School of Medicine at Loma Linda University, holding positions in the Pharmacology Division, Pediatric Neonatology Division, and Gynecology & Obstetrics Department. With over 128 publications spanning more than two decades, Dr. Blood maintains a robust research program focused on vascular physiology and gasotransmitter signaling.
Dr. Blood's research primarily investigates nitric oxide metabolism, hypoxia responses, and vascular regulation in maternal-fetal systems. Key areas include nitrite pharmacology, pulmonary hypertension mechanisms, and cerebral blood flow regulation using sheep/lamb models. The work bridges basic science with clinical applications in neonatal physiology and obstetrics.
Analysis of recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong focus on molecular mechanisms of hypoxia responses, particularly involving microRNA-210 regulation of mitochondrial function in pulmonary hypertension. The research shows increasing integration of omics approaches with traditional physiology techniques, demonstrating evolution from basic vascular studies toward more complex systems biology.
Dr. Blood serves on NIH study sections including the CVRS Special Emphasis Panel, reviewing R01 applications focused on neonatal pulmonary disease. The research program appears well-funded with consistent publication output across multiple high-impact journals in physiology and pharmacology.
The laboratory utilizes advanced techniques including vascular myocyte calcium imaging, chemiluminescence assays for nitric oxide metabolites, and translational models of hypoxia. Collaborations extend across departments with strong ties to researchers in obstetrics, neonatology, and basic pharmacology.
