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Andrew Vaughan, PhD October 28, 2024 Associate Professor Biomedical Sciences University of Pennsylvania   Primary Research: The Vaughan lab’s research is focused on defining and understanding the relevant cell types and molecular mechanisms by which the mammalian lung is able to regenerate after severe injury. We are especially interested in elucidating the means by which…

Guizhen Zhao, PhD September 29, 2024 Assistant Professor Department of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Houston   Primary Research: The Zhao lab is dedicated to uncovering the epigenetic and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including aortic aneurysm and dissection, and atherosclerosis, while also driving innovations in drug discovery. Currently, our research focuses on…

Dolly Mehta, PhD September 2, 2024 Professor Pharmacology & Regenerative Medicine University of Illinois Chicago   Primary Research: The main focus of our lab is to investigate cellular signaling in endothelial cells that triggers vascular injury and those that repair the damage to reinstate tissue functions. We seek to understand how stressors (such as ligands…

Laura Pillay, PhD August 1, 2024 Assistant Professor Department of Biology Western Washington University   Primary Research: The Pillay Lab uses zebrafish and cell culture systems to identify and understand molecular mechanisms that regulate blood vessel development and integrity. Our current research is focused on using modern imaging, molecular biology, and genetic approaches to investigate…

Taija Mäkinen, PhD July 1, 2024 Professor Department of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology Uppsala University and Wihuri Research Institute/University of Helsinki   Primary Research: Our research focuses on the fundamental mechanisms that govern the development, maintenance, and regeneration of a functional lymphatic vasculature. We also investigate the involvement of lymphatic vessels in organ-specific physiology and…