Jamie Wikenheiser

Dr. Jamie Wikenheiser is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on anatomical and developmental studies, particularly in autonomic nervous system distribution, congenital heart defects, and the effects of toxicants on cardiovascular development. She has contributed to groundbreaking work using 3D imaging techniques to map nerve distributions in the human ureter and bladder, as well as investigating the role of HIF-1α in coronary vessel formation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges anatomy, genetics, and environmental science, with notable publications in journals like J Urol and Developmental Dynamics.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Autonomic nerve anatomy of urogenital systems
• Mouse models of congenital heart defects
• Toxicological effects of environmental agents on cardiovascular development
• Lymphatic and vascular development in embryology

Recent work has emphasized the application of advanced imaging and genetic tools to understand tissue-specific neural and vascular patterning, contributing to both basic science and clinical surgical practices.