Cardiovascular Research

Research is conducted utilizing both rats and humans to investigate the effects on vascular function of space flight models. Drs. Bayorh and Emmett are focusing on mechanisms of and countermeasures to post-suspension hypotension using the hindlimb unloaded rat as a model (Dahl salt-sensitive and salt-resistant rats, Sprague Dawley rats). Dr. Ofili is investigating the effect of head-down-tilt bed rest on cardiovascular function of African-American subjects. Dr. Thierry-Palmer examines the effect of head-down-tilt bed rest on the calcium endocrine system of these subjects.

Mohamed A. Bayorh, Ph.D.

Danita Eatman. Ph.D.

Neremiah L. Emmett, Ph.D.

Rigobert Lapu-Bula, M.D., Ph.D.

Elizabeth Ofili, M.D., Ph.D.

Myrtle Thierry-Palmer, Ph.D.