Robert A. Larson

Robert A. Larson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Michigan Technological University. His research focuses on neural mechanisms governing cardiovascular function, including neural control of the heart and autonomic function in health/disease. His work addresses conditions like hypertension and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy through neurocardiology and physiological studies.

Education:

• PhD in Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University
• MS in Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University
• BS in Business Administration, Michigan Technological University
• BS in Clinical Laboratory Science, Northern Michigan University

Professional Background:

• Completed postdoctoral fellowship in neurocardiology at The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
• Prior experience as a Hematology/Coagulation Supervisor at Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital

Research Themes: Investigates cardiac sensory/sympathetic nerve dysfunction in cardiovascular diseases. Integrates clinical and physiological approaches to understand autonomic nervous system roles in disease progression.

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