| Description: |
The cardiovascular (CV) system, while multi-faceted and complex, can be functionally
understood through biomechanical analyses. In our lab, we focus on characterizing,
modeling, and predicting physiological and pathophysiological CV biomechanics, and
in doing so seek to advance the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of a variety of
disease states. Special emphasis is placed on biomaterial-based interventions, where
therapeutic gains are predicated on favorable alteration of CV mechanics. Ongoing
research activity integrates theoretical/computational modeling, bench-top experiments,
and animal studies. |