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Karie Scrogin, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology & Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. Her research focuses on neuroendocrine regulation of circulatory systems in acute and chronic disease states, particularly investigating serotonin and norepinephrine pathways in shock, heart failure, and anxiety-related cardiovascular comorbidities. She employs advanced techniques including telemetric monitoring, microdialysis, and viral-mediated gene knockdown in rodent models.
Key areas of investigation include:
- Mechanisms of 5-HT1A receptor agonists improving hemodynamic stability during hypovolemic shock
- Central nervous system pathways linking myocardial infarction to anxiety disorders
- Neural circuitry governing autonomic responses to anxiogenic stimuli
Recent work has revealed novel roles for prefrontal cortex sensitization post-myocardial infarction and identified sex differences in post-ischemic cardiac mast cell activation. Her lab uses multi-modal approaches combining electrophysiology, histology, and behavioral assays to dissect neurocardiovascular interactions.
Notable findings include discovery that locus coeruleus stimulation produces differential effects in heart failure models and identification of splanchnic sympathetic pathways critical for shock treatment efficacy. Ongoing research explores CRF receptor modulation in stress cardiomyopathy and neuropharmacological strategies to mitigate post-infarction autonomic dysregulation.
