Research in Vascular Medicine
The Division of Vascular Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center conducts leading-edge patient-oriented research. We strive to acquire new knowledge that will advance our understanding of vascular biology and the pathogenesis and treatment of vascular disease.
Our translational science research efforts focus on vascular physiology, endothelial function, inflammation, vascular injury and repair, atherosclerosis, omics, and vascular remodeling.
The studies are conducted in laboratory space in the Vascular Medicine Division. State-of-the-art experimental methods include vascular imaging, molecular biology, tissue perfusion analysis, and enhanced imaging. We work in collaboration with the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine. Funding from the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association, and private contributions supports these endeavors.
The Vascular Medicine Division has a well-funded and growing program in patient-oriented research. We have diversified our studies to include clinical trials to new methods for assessing vascular function in humans.
Our clinical trials include projects on vascular health, the pathogenesis and exacerbation of atherosclerosis, vascular epidemiology, and genetic susceptibility to vascular disorders. Trainees participating in patient-oriented research can obtain an MPH degree.
Patient-oriented, hypothesis-driven research is conducted at the Center for Translational Medicine. The CTM provides an optimal setting for clinical investigation to improve understanding of disease processes, enhance diagnostic and treatment methods, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and offer training in clinical investigation.