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Dr. Mildred A. Pointer is a Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Biology at Howard University. With continuous funding since 2005, she has secured over $5.3 million as Principal Investigator and $8 million as co-PI for research on hypertension and renal physiology.
- B.S. in Biology, NC Central University (1974)
- Ph.D. in Physiology, Wake Forest University (1983)
Her research focuses on renal physiology, particularly:
- Mechanisms of salt-sensitive hypertension
- Stress-induced kidney and cardiovascular disease
- Role of calcium signaling in cardio-metabolic disorders
Recent publications highlight her work on:
- Sex differences in stress-related kidney injury
- Calcium dynamics in hypertension models
- Psychosocial factors in blood pressure regulation
Scientific awards include:
- AHA Career Development Award (2018)
- Founding member of the American Society of Hypertension
- NIH SCOR Grant contributions (1995-2000)
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical Award (1998-2001)
Her research has been supported by:
- NIMHD U54 RCMI Grant (2017-2022) examining stress and kidney disease in African American males
Dr. Pointer has led studies on:
- Racial health disparities in hypertension
- Renal denervation effects in animal models
- Thrombolytic therapy and vascular integrity
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