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G. Vazquez is a tenured Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, where he has held leadership roles such as Program Director of the Medical Sciences Program (MSBS-MS) and Associate Director of the Center for Hypertension and Precision Medicine since 2015. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, particularly the roles of TRPC channels and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in endothelial dysfunction, macrophage survival, and inflammation.
- Education: BSc and PhD in Biochemistry from National University of the South, Argentina
- Postdoctoral Training: CONICET (Argentina), NIEHS (USA)
His lab employs in vitro and in vivo models, including transgenic and knockout mice, to investigate calcium signaling pathways in vascular pathologies. Recent studies highlight TRPC3's role in endoplasmic reticulum stress, macrophage efferocytosis, and atherosclerotic plaque stability.
Notable awards include the 2017 Dean's Award for Mentoring and 2011 Dean’s Award for Research to New Investigator at the University of Toledo. He serves as an honorary mentor for the Graduate Program on Biochemistry and Pharmacology at his alma mater and actively participates in professional societies like the American Heart Association and American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics.
