Gabrielle Anna Dillon

Gabrielle Anna Dillon serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Community Health at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on nitric oxide-mediated microvascular function, vasodilatory mechanisms in aging populations, and the cardiovascular effects of hormonal and pharmacological interventions.

Research Interests:

• Nitric oxide physiology and microvascular function
• Aging-related changes in vascular responsiveness
• Hormonal regulation (estradiol) of blood flow
• Thermoregulation and medication effects during heat stress

Dr. Dillon's 2023-2025 publications demonstrate a concentrated focus on cardiovascular aging, with studies examining how estradiol differentially affects vasodilation in pre- vs. postmenopausal women, and comprehensive analyses of drug impacts on thermoregulation. Her collaborative work includes systematic reviews on medication effects during heat stress and fundamental studies on nitric oxide-dependent vasodilation.