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Lih Kuo, PhD is a Regents Professor of Medical Physiology at the Texas A&M University School of Medicine. He also serves as Associate Department Head and Director of the Ophthalmic Vascular Research Program. His research focuses on microvascular regulation in coronary and retinal systems, investigating mechanisms like hemodynamic, metabolic, and neural factors. Key techniques include cell culture, molecular analysis, and mathematical modeling.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Tunghai University, Taiwan (1979)
- Master of Science, National Taiwan University (1983)
- PhD in Medical Physiology, Medical College of Virginia (1987)
- Postdoctoral Training, Texas A&M University (1989)
Research Interests: Mechanisms of vascular tone regulation in microvessels, particularly under pathophysiological conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and ischemia-reperfusion injury. Current studies explore integrative regulation of coronary and retinal microcirculation using advanced experimental and computational approaches.
Recent Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes diabetes-induced vascular dysfunction in ocular and cardiac systems. Key themes include stanniocalcin-1’s role in photoreceptor rescue, oxidative stress pathways in endothelial dysfunction, and novel peptides impacting angiogenesis. Collaborative projects combine molecular biology, pharmacology, and imaging to address clinical challenges in retinal degeneration and cardiovascular disease.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Ophthalmic Vascular Research Program, focusing on translational research in ocular and cardiovascular microvascular disorders.
