Basic and Translational Research
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The Busch Lab develops optical technologies for minimally and non-invasive bedside assessment of microvascular blood flow and oxygen saturation, allowing continuous assessment of aerobic metabolism.
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The Choi lab studies the development, function and dysfunction of ascending somatosensory pathways.
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Using genomic biomarkers, the Fox lab seeks to improve the health and quality of life in patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery through a multidisciplinary collaboration.
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The Lai Lab is interested in understanding how animals process both external and internal sensory information to interact appropriately with their environment
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The main focus of the Patwardhan lab is translational research into mechanisms of pain and potential treatment.
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The Pool Lab studies cellular mechanisms of animal motivation and develops targeted gene therapies to re-engineer these functions.