Jiwang Chen, PhD (University of Illinois at Chicago): “Cardiovascular Research Core & Obesity in Pulmonary Hypertension”
March 14, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Moss Auditorium - 1020 COMRB
Calendar
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Dr. Jiwang Chen will present an overview of the UIC Cardiovascular Research Core, highlighting preclinical imaging and disease models. He will also discuss recent findings on how obesity and hypercholesterolemia protect against hypoxia-induced pulmonary hypertension in mice. Using genetic and diet-induced obesity models, his research demonstrates a paradoxical protective effect on pulmonary vascular remodeling and right heart function. These insights provide a novel perspective on the metabolic influences in pulmonary hypertension.
Date posted
Jan 8, 2025
Date updated
Feb 11, 2025
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