A Breath of Not-So-Fresh Air: the Combined Effects of Air and Noise Pollution
While air and noise pollution have been well documented independently, their combined effects are insufficiently discussed, until recently. In this blog post, we discuss a recent publication from Kuntic et al. on the combined and individual effects of these pollutants in mice.
Talking Real Science with Martin Young
This episode of Share Science features Dr. Martin Young, a professor of medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In this interview he shares his journey into cardiac metabolism and chronobiology as well as some notable mentors that helped him along the way.
#ExpertAnswers: Artur Federowoski on Cardiovascular Dysautonomia in Post-COVID-19
Artur Federowski explains CV dysautonomia as a specific sequalae of acute COVID-19 and guides the audience in the diagnostic work-up of PASC patients with suspected cardiovascular complications.
Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in the Post-COVID Landscape: Detection and Management
Artur Fedorowski, MD, PhD, describes cardiovascular dysautonomia in COVID-19 and the diagnostics behind detecting Long COVID or Post-acute Sequalae of COVID-19.
Meet Rajesh Chaudhary, Cardiovascular Transplant Researcher and Rodent Microvascular Surgery Scholarship Recipient
Rajesh Chaudhary, PhD, recently won a Kent Scientific scholarship for the Comprehensive Training Program for Rodent Microvascular Surgery at Columbia University! We interviewed Rajesh to learn why he applied to this scholarship and what he skills he gained from this course.
Meet Saran Lotfollahzadeh, Vascular Surgeon and Rodent Microvascular Surgery Scholarship Recipient
Saran Lotfollahzadeh, MD, recently won a Kent Scientific scholarship for the Comprehensive Training Program for Rodent Microvascular Surgery at Columbia University! We sat down with Saran to learn why she applied to this scholarship, what skills she gained from the course, and more.
#ExpertAnswers: Phil Griffiths on Telemetry Studies
Phil Griffiths draws from his experience as a telemetry user to discuss some important considerations for designing telemetry studies.
Meet Alicia Carrillo-Sepulveda, Vascular Physiologist and Rodent Microvascular Surgery Scholarship Recipient
Alicia Carrillo-Sepulveda, PhD, recently won a Kent Scientific scholarship for the Comprehensive Training Program for Rodent Microvascular Surgery at Columbia University! We sat down with Alicia to learn why she applied to this scholarship, what skills she gained from the course, and more.
#ExpertAnswers: Cole McLarty, Nick Glover, and Tim Hacker on Pressure-Volume Loops
Cole McLarty, Nick Glover and Dr. Timothy Hacker focus on Pressure-Volume Loop collection and data analysis for cardiovascular research.
#ExpertAnswers: George Portugal on Microelectrode Array Technology
George Portugal discusses microelectrode array (MEA) technology used for cardiac research and some best practices for integrating this technique into your research protocols.
APS Physiology in Disease Modeling and Drug Development Roundtable
Key opinion leaders in cardiovascular physiology and bioengineering discuss best practices and challenges when modeling cardiomyopathies and other cardiovascular diseases using stem cells, engineered tissues and other novel platforms.
#ExpertAnswers: Giacomo Rossitto on Heart Failure and Lymphatic Dysfunction
Giacomo Rossitto answers questions from a recent webinar where he shares his research on heart failure and the related lymphatic dysfunction in patients.
#ExpertAnswers: Michael Sturek on Macrovascular Atherosclerosis and Microvascular Dysfunction
Michael Sturek reviews features of macrovascular atherosclerosis and microvascular dysfunction that underlie ischemic events and the need for appropriate animal models for optimal translation.
#ExpertAnswers: David Barefield on Atrial Dysfunction
David Barefield discusses his work investigating the role of the Myosin binding protein H-like (MyBP-HL) protein in atrial dysfunction.
#ExpertAnswers: Eduardo Marbán on Regenerative Cardiovascular Medicine
Eduardo Marbán dives into the complexities of regenerative cardiovascular medicine and the future directions for cell therapies.
Orphan Receptor GPR55: A New Therapeutic Target for Atherosclerosis?
Since the role of GPR55 in adaptive B cell response regulation has not yet been reported in the context of atherosclerosis, Guillamat-Prats et al. have investigated how GPR55 in B cells affects atherosclerosis development. In this blog post, we highlight the main findings from this study, which was published this month in Nature Cardiovascular Research.
#ExpertAnswers: Bradley Palmer on Measuring Cardiac Tissue
Bradley Palmer answers questions from a recent webinar where he highlighted and demonstrated the challenging preparation of cardiac tissue slices and measurement of force and calcium.
#ExpertAnswers: Adrián Rodríguez-Contreras and Barbara Lind on Neurovascular Coupling
Adrián Rodríguez-Contreras and Barbara Lind discuss their work on neurovascular coupling in awake head-fixed and anesthetized mice, with a focus on the effects of anesthetics.
#ExpertAnswers: Ana Briones on Targeting Inflammation and Vascular Damage in Hypertension
Ana Briones discusses her research on the effects and potential therapeutic targets of excessive inflammation and vascular damage in hypertension.
#ExpertAnswers: Licy Yanes Cardozo on Androgens in Cardiovascular Physiology
Licy Yanes Cardozo expands on her research exploring the role of androgens on cardiovascular physiology in cis and transgender patients.
Sugar, Spice, and a Troubling Vice: Cardiovascular and Cancer Risk with Artificial Sweeteners
Artificial sweeteners appear to be the perfect solution to many of the health problems associated with high sugar consumption, but two recent publications may change the public's opinion on these sugar substitutes.
Mitochondrial Contributions to Muscle Weakness: Student Research from the MHRC
The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) is one of Canada's leading innovators in muscle physiology research. In this blog post, we continue our series of interviews with student researchers at the MHRC and learn more about their research objectives, findings, and goals.
#ExpertAnswers: Aaron Phillips on Neural Hemodynamic Control
Aaron Phillips discusses questions from a recent webinar on his research involving neural hemodynamic control in pre-clinical and clinical models.
Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC)
The Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) provides a centralized and focused research emphasis on the importance of skeletal muscle to [...]
Neurovascular Coupling: Novel Insights from Studies in Awake Head-Fixed and Anesthetized Mice
Join Dr. Barbara Lind and Dr. Adrián Rodríguez-Contreras as they discuss neurovascular coupling in awake head-fixed and anesthetized mice, with a focus on the effects of anesthetics.
