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-- Marty Montpetit, our student
Anteneh Addisu: aaddisu@hsc.usf.edu
Research: The role of natriuretic peptides (NP) beyond natriuresis and vasodilatation
Research: The role of natriuretic peptides (NP) beyond natriuresis and vasodilatation
In addition to their well researched function of diuresis, natriuresis and vasodilatation, there is data to suggest that these peptides may serve as mediators of ‘communication’ between the heart and other organ systems. Our preliminary data shows that ANP and CNP decrease intragastric pressure possibly slowing gastric emptying. This effect of NP may be involved in modulating salt and water absorption from the GI tract. We use mouse models of acute myocardial infarction and chronic ischemia to study the various physiological and pathophysiological functions of NP and their signaling and modulation at the organ, system and cellular level.
Lavanya Balasubramanian: lbalasub@hsc.usf.edu
Research: laser-based video microscopy and confocal fluorescence microscopy to study renal cellular function in situ and in vitro
Research: laser-based video microscopy and confocal fluorescence microscopy to study renal cellular function in situ and in vitroMarty Montpetit: mmontpet@hsc.usf.edu
Research: research rotations in Dr. Kendall Morris's Lab which is based on Neuroscience and Dr. Eric Bennett's Lab focused on channel function
Research: research rotations in Dr. Kendall Morris's Lab which is based on Neuroscience and Dr. Eric Bennett's Lab focused on channel functionMackenzie Ott: mott@hsc.usf.edu
Research: the study of neural networks involved in the control of breathing and blood pressure.
Research: the study of neural networks involved in the control of breathing and blood pressure.Stephanie Wolfe: swolfe1@hsc.usf.edu
Research: regeneration of insulin-producing cells from mesenchymal stem cells
Research: regeneration of insulin-producing cells from mesenchymal stem cells