معرفی
Marilyn J. Cipolla, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Electrical & Biomedical Engineering at the University of Vermont’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and holds a joint appointment as a Professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at the Larner College of Medicine. She also serves as a core faculty member in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences and Pharmacology.
Education:
- B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Vermont, 1988
- M.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1994
- Ph.D. Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Vermont College of Medicine, 1997
Research Focus:
Dr. Cipolla’s lab investigates cerebrovascular health under physiological and pathological conditions, with a focus on stroke, preeclampsia, and neurovascular interactions. Key areas include:
- Cerebral blood flow regulation and collaterals in ischemic stroke
- Blood-brain barrier dysfunction in preeclampsia and seizures
- Long-term cardiovascular consequences of pregnancy-related hypertension
Her work integrates engineering approaches with clinical neuroscience to advance treatments for stroke and maternal health complications.
Publications & Impact: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles since 2016, emphasizing translational research in cerebrovascular protection and maternal-fetal health.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2023 Vermont Academy of Science and Engineering Inductee
- 2023 Gabor and Harriette Kaley Endowed Lecturer Award
- 2020 Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award, UVM Medical Alumni Association
Labs & Teams: Leads the Cipolla Lab, a multidisciplinary team studying neurovascular biology. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Vermont Medical Center and the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont.
