معرفی
E. Fiona Bailey, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona. She holds additional affiliations with the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute, the BIO5 Institute, and serves as Associate Director for Postdoctoral Affairs. Her research focuses on respiratory neurophysiology and its therapeutic applications for cardiovascular health.
- Education: BS (LaTrobe University, 1982), GD (Melbourne University, 1986), MS (UNC-Chapel Hill, 1992), PhD (University of Arizona, 1999)
Since 2015, Bailey's laboratory (Arizona Respiratory Neurophysiology Laboratory) has pioneered research on Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) as a novel intervention for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and hypertension. IMT demonstrates blood pressure reduction exceeding traditional aerobic exercise and medication effects.
Scientific Recognition:
- NIH Phase II Clinical Trial (2020-2025) on IMT for OSA
Her lab employs advanced techniques including:
- Overnight polysomnography
- 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
- Muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) assessments
- Flow-mediated dilation (FMD)
- Carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV)
