Jesus Torres Vazquez

Jesus Torres Vazquez serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. His laboratory is housed at 435 East 30th Street, Science Building, 4th floor in New York City, where he maintains both office (412) and laboratory (423) space. Dr. Torres Vazquez leads an active research program with multiple laboratory personnel including postdoctoral fellows, research technicians, and volunteers.

Dr. Torres Vazquez's research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that enable the development and function of vasculature in health and disease. His laboratory employs the transparent zebrafish embryo as a primary model system to visualize blood vessel development in vivo and in real time. Utilizing confocal imaging, gene expression analysis, transgenesis, genome editing, and biochemical approaches, his team investigates vascular guidance mechanisms and patterning. Key research areas include Semaphorin-PlexinD1 signaling, identification of genes involved in vascular guidance, and development of transgenic tools for vascular studies.

Analysis of Dr. Torres Vazquez's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on vascular development mechanisms, particularly examining PlexinD1 signaling pathways and their role in blood and lymphatic vessel formation. His work spans molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, with strong emphasis on in vivo imaging and genetic approaches using zebrafish models. The research demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of developmental biology, molecular genetics, and vascular physiology to address fundamental questions about vascular patterning.

Dr. Torres Vazquez maintains an active laboratory environment that welcomes graduate students, volunteers, and citizen scientists. His laboratory structure includes administrative support, postdoctoral researchers, technical staff specializing in zebrafish maintenance, and opportunities for doctoral student rotations. The lab emphasizes both independent research and collaborative approaches to vascular biology questions.