جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mansoureh Eghbaliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
• Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mansoureh Eghbali, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles. Her research program investigates molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases with emphasis on sex-specific pathophysiology. She leads an active NIH-funded laboratory focused on pulmonary hypertension, myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury, and the role of RNA-binding proteins in vascular remodeling. Her research integrates multiomics approaches to explore: Sex chromosome influences (Y-gene Uty) in pulmonary vascular protection MicroRNA regulation of cardiac fibrosis and calcification (e.g., miR-129-5p/Asporin axis) Gut-heart-lung interactions in diet-induced pulmonary hypertension Endothelial subpopulations (TM4SF1+) in disease progression Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on: Integrative multiomics in vascular diseases Sex differences in drug responses Novel therapeutic targeting of RNA-binding proteins Cross-organ communication in cardiopulmonary pathologies She directs multiple NIH grants including: R01HL159865: Role of Chromosome Y gene, Uty (2021-2025) R01HL147586: Role of miR125 in pulmonary hypertension (2019-2023) R01HL129051: Role of miR193 in oxidized lipid-induced PH (2016-2021) R01HL131182: Epigenetic regulation by X chromosome (2016-2021)

Sven Hermannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Molecular Imaging
• Immunology
• Infectious Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sven Hermann is a Senior Lecturer at the European Institute for Molecular Imaging (EIMI) within the University of Münster, leading the Preclinical Imaging Group. His research focuses on developing molecular imaging strategies for inflammation and infection, including PET, SPECT, fluorescence reflectance imaging, and optoacoustic imaging. Key targets include matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and alarmins (S100A8/S100A9), with applications in cardiovascular diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, and bacterial imaging. He participates in the Cells in Motion Cluster of Excellence and leads DFG-funded projects TRR332-C07 and CRC1450-C03, investigating immune regulation and imaging techniques. Affiliations: EIMI, University of Münster; Core Unit Pix (preclinical imaging). Research Themes: Bacterial imaging via maltodextrin transporters, MMP activity visualization in atherosclerosis, and S100A8/A9-driven immune modulation. His work integrates engineering and biology to translate imaging innovations into clinical applications, emphasizing multimodal approaches for disease monitoring.

• Clinical Pharmacology
• TRP Channels
• Pain Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jan de Hoon serves as a full Professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy. He holds dual leadership roles as Head of both the Subdivision and Division of Clinical Pharmacology, and is an active member of the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. His institutional affiliations include membership on the Ethics Committee for Research at UZ/KU Leuven, the Council of the Faculty of Medicine, the POC Geneeskunde, and the Departmental Council. His research centers on TRP channel mechanisms in pain pathways and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), with significant translational focus from bench to bedside. Key projects include Targeting TRP channels to relief pain (2023-2027) and TRP - Tackling the Roots of Pain (2021-2025). His recent publications demonstrate expertise in neurovascular pharmacology, PET ligand development, and vascular biomarkers for TRP channel functionality. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals strong emphasis on TRP channel subtypes (TRPA1, TRPV1, TRPM3) in pain mechanisms, vascular readouts for drug effects, and translational models bridging preclinical findings to clinical applications in oncology and neurology. His work frequently employs human tissue studies, healthy volunteer trials, and cancer patient cohorts. As an academic leader, he supervises doctoral candidates including H. Marynissen (2024 thesis on TRP channels in CIPN) and contributes to medical education through courses in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Medicine, and Internal Medicine supplements. His research is supported by multiple active grants focusing on TRP channel therapeutics and biomarker development.

Katrien De Bockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Muscle Microenvironment
• Angiogenesis
• Metabolic Crosstalk
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Katrien De Bock is a Full Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on angiogenesis, metabolic crosstalk in muscle microenvironments, and the impact of exercise on muscle regeneration. She leads a team investigating cellular interactions in skeletal muscle, particularly how metabolic signals regulate blood vessel growth and muscle repair. Key areas include understanding fibroadipogenic progenitors' role in muscle physiology, the role of histamine in exercise responses, and age-related muscle decline. Her work integrates molecular biology, single-cell transcriptomics, and computational approaches to dissect mechanisms underlying tendon pathologies, ischemic muscle injury, and metabolic adaptations to exercise. She supervises Master's programs in Human Movement Science and collaborates on projects involving muscle stem cell therapies and vascular engineering. Prof. De Bock also explores interventions like NAD+ precursors to counteract age-related sarcopenia and promotes translational research in regenerative medicine. Research Interests: Exercise-induced metabolic pathways in muscle repair Angiogenesis regulation in health and disease Hypoxia signaling in tendons and muscles Epigenetic modifications during tissue regeneration Stem cell fate determination in muscle microenvironments Notable Projects: Developing AI-driven histologic analysis for tendinopathy diagnosis Mapping the human brain vasculature at single-cell resolution Testing sulfur amino acid restriction to enhance exercise capacity

• Vascular Physiology
• Cerebral Circulation
• Coronary Circulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nuria Fernández Monsalve is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. She earned her doctorate from Complutense University of Madrid in 1994 with a thesis on the function of nitric oxide in cerebral circulation regulation. Her research focuses on vascular physiology, particularly examining cerebral and coronary circulation responses to various vasoactive substances. She has extensively studied endothelin-1 effects, ischemia-reperfusion injury, and vascular responses in diabetic and hypertensive conditions. Her work often investigates gender differences in vascular reactivity and the role of nitric oxide and prostanoids in vascular regulation. Analysis of her publication history reveals a consistent research trajectory spanning over two decades, with recent work focusing on the long-term effects of early overnutrition on cardiac function and the role of the renin-angiotensin system. Her studies typically employ animal models including goats, rats, and rabbits to investigate vascular responses under controlled experimental conditions. Dr. Fernández Monsalve's research demonstrates significant contributions to understanding vascular pathophysiology, particularly in the contexts of diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic conditions. Her work has been published consistently in reputable physiology and pharmacology journals, reflecting her standing in the cardiovascular research community.

Michael S. Wolinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oxidative Stress Signaling
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Vascular Physiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael S. Wolin, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor of Physiology at the School of Medicine, New York Medical College (NYMC). With a career spanning several decades, Dr. Wolin has established himself as a leading researcher in vascular physiology, redox biology, and pulmonary hypertension. His work began with groundbreaking research on nitric oxide signaling as a postdoctoral fellow with Lou Ignarro at Tulane University, contributing to aspects of research that led to Ignarro's 1998 Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine. Dr. Wolin's research interests focus on oxidative stress signaling , pulmonary hypertension , vascular physiology , redox biology , nitric oxide signaling , and mitochondrial function . His NIH-funded laboratory at NYMC has made significant contributions to understanding how cellular regulatory systems—including mitochondrial function, oxidases, ROS metabolizing enzymes, and cellular redox control systems—function in physiological processes and pathophysiological conditions. His work has particularly advanced our understanding of oxygen sensing mechanisms, hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, and the role of hydrogen peroxide as a signaling molecule. Dr. Wolin's recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate continued research productivity with significant contributions to understanding placental development in maternal undernourishment, pulmonary vascular function, oxidative stress mechanisms in hypertension, and the role of various signaling molecules in cardiovascular disease progression. His work shows a consistent focus on the interplay between redox signaling, mitochondrial function, and vascular pathophysiology. Notable awards and honors include: Distinguished Scientist Award – American Chemical Society, Westchester Section (2010) Outstanding Faculty Award – Graduate Student Association of Basic Medical Sciences at NYMC (2009) Robert M. Berne – Distinguished Lectureship Awardee – American Physiological Society (2008) Merit Award – National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute, NIH (1995) Dr. Wolin has maintained significant editorial and service roles, including serving as Chair of the Integrative Vascular Physiology Pathology NIH Study Section (2021-2023), Consulting Editor for the American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology (2011-2018), and as a Fellow of the American Heart Association since 2001. His teaching responsibilities at NYMC include directing multiple physiology courses and mentoring graduate students through thesis research.

• High Altitude Physiology
• Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics
• Hemorheology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Travis Gibbons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. His research focuses on high-altitude physiology, cerebrovascular hemodynamics, and hemorheology. He has published extensively on topics such as respiratory acidosis, platelet loss during exercise at altitude, and CO 2 -mediated cerebral metabolism. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Department: Biological Sciences University: Northern Arizona University His work combines physiological research with pharmacological interventions , particularly examining the effects of pentoxifylline on hemorheology and cerebral blood flow. Recent studies investigate: Neurovascular coupling during hypoxia Immunometabolic responses to fasting and exercise Platelet dynamics in high-altitude environments Hypercapnia's impact on cerebral oxidative metabolism The trends in his 2024-2025 publications emphasize altitude acclimatization , vascular reactivity , and exercise-induced physiological changes . His cerebrovascular research often employs Doppler imaging and metabolic profiling . As of 2025, no scientific awards are mentioned in the provided data.

• Vascular Surgery
• Diabetic Kidney Disease
• Vascular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ocean Setia is a faculty member at Yale School of Medicine (Yale University), affiliated with the Dardik Laboratory for Vascular Biology and Therapeutics. He holds a medical degree (MBBS) from Sardar Patel Medical College (2016). His research focuses on vascular surgery innovations, diabetic kidney disease mechanisms, and surgical interventions for vascular pathologies. His work spans clinical studies on wound therapy, imaging techniques for vascular diagnostics, and mechanistic studies on endothelial cell biology and fibrosis. Key contributions include advancements in surgical techniques like mesenteric artery transposition and insights into sex hormone impacts on arteriovenous fistula maturation. He has published extensively in journals such as Science Advances , Journal of Vascular Surgery , and Annals of Vascular Surgery . Research interests emphasize translational applications of vascular biology, including machine learning algorithms for occlusion detection and regenerative therapies using stem cells. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining surgical innovation with molecular mechanisms in diabetic complications. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, though his active publication record underscores scholarly engagement. Academically, he collaborates with clinicians and researchers like Britt Tonnessen, Jonathan Cardella, and Alan Dardik. His lab work involves preclinical models and human trials, focusing on improving outcomes for vascular diseases. No formal grants or student advisement roles are detailed in the provided texts.

Corey Tomczakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Heart Failure
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Corey Tomczak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, cardiac rehabilitation, and exercise intolerance in chronic conditions such as heart failure and congenital heart disease. He holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine and has extensive postdoctoral training in the field. His work integrates clinical and physiological approaches to improve outcomes in patients with cardiovascular disorders. Affiliations: University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology Research Themes: Health Aging and Management of Chronic Conditions, Child and Youth Health and Development Dr. Tomczak's research examines mechanisms underlying exercise limitations in heart failure and congenital heart disease, including autonomic regulation, vascular function, and skeletal muscle metabolism. He has trained numerous graduate students and mentors future researchers in cardiovascular physiology. His lab, the Russ Kisby Physical Activity and Health Promotion Laboratory, collaborates with clinical partners at the Royal University Hospital. Key areas of investigation include cerebrovascular responses during exercise, muscle metaboreflex modulation of cardiac function, and the impact of exercise training on cardiovascular outcomes. Recent work highlights impaired vascular function in heart failure and sex-based differences in exercise capacity.

Kelly Crossleyمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Perinatal Physiology
• Neonatal Resuscitation
• Respiratory Physiology
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelly Crossley is a Senior Research Fellow at the Fetal and Neonatal Health Research Group, The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute of Medical Research, and an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University, within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. She is actively involved in perinatal research and is accepting PhD students. Senior Research Fellow – Hudson Institute of Medical Research Adjunct Senior Research Fellow – Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University Dr. Crossley earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from Monash University (1991–1995), focusing on fetal behavioural states regulated by progesterone. Her research centers on perinatal physiology, particularly the respiratory and cardiovascular transition at birth. She investigates mechanisms of brain injury in newborns and develops interventions to improve spontaneous breathing in preterm infants. Her work employs advanced preclinical models in rabbits and sheep and leverages synchrotron imaging from Australian and Japanese facilities. Key areas include neonatal resuscitation, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, transient tachypnoea, and mechanical ventilation. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in preclinical neonatal physiology, focusing on resuscitation techniques, lung development, and circulatory recovery. Her work bridges animal models and clinical translation, especially in oxygenation strategies and cord clamping. Reducing respiratory distress after caesarean delivery Phase-contrast neuroimaging for early detection of brain injury Improving neonatal transition in CDH Reducing pulmonary hypertension in CDH Mechanisms to improve newborn respiratory function via X-ray imaging Dr. Crossley has led multiple research projects as a Primary Chief Investigator and collaborates widely with clinicians and scientists. She has secured active and completed grants from diverse sources, including Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Australia. While no awards are listed, her leadership in high-impact, peer-reviewed research underscores her scientific contributions. She is a key member of the Fetal and Neonatal Health Research Group at The Ritchie Centre, Hudson Institute, where she conducts collaborative, multidisciplinary research integrating physiology, imaging, and clinical innovation.

Avery Bermanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical Physics
• Functional Neuroimaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Avery Berman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Carleton University and a Scientist at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) at The Royal. His work focuses on advancing functional MRI (fMRI) techniques for high-resolution imaging of brain activity and physiology, with applications in neuroscience and mental health disorders. PhD in Biomedical Engineering and MSc in Medical Radiation Physics from McGill University Postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School and the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging Research Interests include: High-resolution fMRI at 7 Tesla Biophysical modeling of vascular networks Quantitative biomarkers for oxygen metabolism PET-MRI hybrid imaging systems Neurovascular coupling in mental illness Scientific Awards include: NSERC Canada Graduate Scholarship (Master's) CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship (Doctoral) CIHR Postdoctoral Fellowship (top 10/600 applicants) NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (top Physics section recipient) Research Funding from NSERC, CFI, and institutional support from Carleton University and IMHR. His lab develops the open-source BOLDsωimsuite software for fMRI signal modeling and collaborates with Canada-wide vascular training programs.

Danyu Linمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Bioinformatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Danyu Lin is the Dennis Gillings Distinguished Professor of Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is affiliated with the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Center for AIDS Research. His research focuses on statistical methods for biomedical studies, including survival analysis, statistical genetics, and genetic epidemiology. Dr. Lin has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals and developed methods incorporated into commercial software. Education: PhD, Biostatistics, University of Michigan, 1989 MS, Biostatistics, University of Michigan, 1986 Research Interests: Dr. Lin’s work spans statistical genetics (GWAS, sequencing studies), survival analysis methodologies, longitudinal data analysis, and design optimization for medical studies. He emphasizes applications in cancer, AIDS, cardiovascular diseases, and psychiatric research. Awards: COPSS George W. Snedecor Award (2019) ICSA Distinguished Achievement Award (2015) Mortimer Spiegelman Award (1999) Fellowships: ASA (2000), IMS (1999) Service & Leadership: Dr. Lin has held editorial roles at Biometrika , JASA , and Statistica Sinica . He served on NIH study sections, DSMB committees, and advisory boards for institutions like the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He chairs multiple search and promotion committees within the Gillings School. Labs/Teams: Leads statistical methodology development for large-scale biomedical studies, particularly in genetic epidemiology and vaccine efficacy analysis (e.g., SARS-CoV-2 research).

Ali Nsairمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine
• Heart Failure Therapies
• Mechanical Circulatory Support
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ali Nsair, MD, is a Clinical Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at UCLA and is a key member of the Interventional and Structural Cardiology program. Nsair received his MD from the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine in 2002, followed by Internal Medicine residency and Cardiology fellowship at the University of Alberta Hospital, with advanced training in Advanced Heart Failure and Interventional Cardiology at UCLA Medical Center and post-doctoral fellowship in regenerative therapies. His clinical focus spans heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, interventional cardiology, and sports cardiology.

• Atherosclerosis
• Macrophage Biology
• Inflammation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francis Alenghat is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine-Cardiology at the University of Chicago . His research bridges macrophage biology , inflammatory pathways , and cardiovascular disease , with a focus on atherosclerosis and integrin-mediated mechanotransduction. Dr. Alenghat combines clinical expertise in cardiovascular medicine with translational research to uncover mechanisms linking inflammation to cardiovascular health. Education: S.B. in Engineering (Harvard College), Ph.D. in Biophysics (Harvard Graduate School), M.D. (Harvard Medical School) Research Interests encompass: Macrophage polarization in atherosclerosis Integrin signaling and cytoskeletal dynamics Extracellular matrix biology in vascular disease AI-driven cardiovascular risk stratification tools Lipid-lowering therapies and plaque characterization Inflammatory biomarkers in heart failure His selected publications highlight work on mechanotransduction in macrophages (2021-2024) AI applications for cardiovascular diagnostics (2021) clinical trial data generalizability (2019) Scientific Awards include the Howard Hughes Predoctoral Fellowship, Thomas W. Smith Fellowship, and Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC). Dr. Alenghat has secured NIH funding for projects like "Determinants of Regulatory Macrophage Function in Coronary Artery Disease" (R03HL154292, 2020-2022). His lab employs techniques such as mouse models of atherosclerosis immunohistochemistry quantitative confocal microscopy to investigate mechanistic links between inflammation and cardiovascular disease , mentoring future physicians-scientists toward improved clinical outcomes.

• Vascular Biology
• Atherosclerosis
• Arterial Stiffness
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stella Daskalopoulou is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She specializes in translational cardiovascular research with a focus on vascular health, atherosclerosis, and hypertension management. Senior Scientist, RI-MUHC Glen site Professor, Department of Medicine, McGill University Member, Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program Research Focus: Her work integrates biomedical technology with clinical investigation to identify early vascular impairment markers. Key areas include: Arterial stiffness and hemodynamic assessment Adiponectin signaling pathways in atherosclerosis Sex-specific cardiovascular risk stratification Biomarker discovery for plaque instability Pregnancy-related vascular complications Machine learning applications in plaque classification Scientific Engagement: Dr. Daskalopoulou contributes to hypertension guideline development (2024 ESC Guidelines) and explores environmental impacts on vascular health (household pollution studies). Her recent publications emphasize: Deep learning for plaque characterization Sex hormone receptor pathways in atherosclerosis Adipokine interactions with HDL metabolism Clinical decision tools for preeclampsia prediction Laboratory: Leads the Vascular Health Unit at RI-MUHC, combining histopathology, immunophenotyping, and advanced imaging for translational research.