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Dr Katrina Mirabito Colafella is a NHMRC CJ Martin Fellow and Future Leader at the Cardiovascular Disease Program, Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, Monash University. She completed her PhD in 2015 under Professor Kate Denton and held postdoctoral fellowships at Erasmus Medical Centre, The Netherlands, and Monash University.
- Research Interests
- Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease
- Renin-Angiotensin System
- Sex-Specific Risk Factors (Pregnancy, Menopause)
- Cardio-Oncology
- Vascular Biology and Kidney Function
Article Trends (2025-2021): Recent publications emphasize sex differences in hypertension, dietary interventions for blood pressure regulation, and cardiovascular toxicity of cancer therapies. Collaborative work spans renin-angiotensin system modulation, microbiome-cardiovascular interactions, and RNA-based therapeutics.
- Scientific Awards
- American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology Paper of the Year 2014
- Best Early Career Oral Prize 2017
- CJ Martin Biomedical Fellowship 2015
- Stephanie Watts Career Development Award Finalist 2018
Grants & Collaborations: Lead Principal Investigator for projects like "Sex-differences in cellular aging" and "MediBeacon Transdermal Mini Fluorophore Monitors", with collaborations across Australia, Netherlands, and international institutions.
