Projects overview

Our lab is focused on understanding the vascular consequences (ie. what happens to blood vessel function) of alterations in adipose tissue (such as significant fat accumulation or fat loss) and insulin resistance (an important underlying problem found with Type 2 Diabetes.)

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Role of adipose tissue in the tendency for blood clot formation

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Influence of leptin on vessel health

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Role of CCL2/CCR2 inflammatory pathway in "fatless" diabetic mice