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Jason Au is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in vascular physiology and exercise-related cardiovascular dynamics. His research focuses on understanding complex blood flow patterns, arterial stiffness, and the impact of exercise on vascular health. He leads the Vascular Observations through Research on Technology and Exercise (VORTEX) Lab, integrating advanced imaging techniques like high-frame-rate ultrasound. Dr. Au holds a BSc and PhD in Kinesiology from McMaster University and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo.
His research interests include three main areas: 1) Complex blood flow and wall motion in arteries/veins, 2) Sedentary behavior/exercise exposure on vascular risk, and 3) Novel biomarkers of vascular disease progression. His work combines experimental models with computational approaches to study vascular health comprehensively.
Key publications highlight innovations in ultrasound imaging (e.g., vector projectile imaging) and physiological mechanisms like arterial wall motion regulation. Dr. Au’s lab offers graduate supervision across MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral levels, with active projects exploring exercise countermeasures to vascular disease and technological advancements in medical imaging.
Laboratory activities emphasize translational research, bridging basic science and clinical applications to improve cardiovascular health outcomes. Collaborations span engineering, physiology, and clinical domains to address unresolved questions in vascular biology.
