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Center of multi-disciplinary scientists at the University of Louisville striving to uncover the mysteries of the cardiovascular system. www.CenterforCardioMetabolicScience.org
Also, Monday morning at #AHA25, our Center Director, Dr. Steven Jones, will moderate a digital poster session on molecular mechanisms in cardiac regeneration #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 9:12 PM
On Monday morning at #AHA25, Ben Doelling, a graduate student in the Baba lab, will present his second digital moderated poster of the conference on the beneficial effects of beta-alanine supplementation in HFpEF #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On Sunday afternoon at #AHA25, Ben Doelling, a graduate student in the Baba lab, will present a digital moderated poster on the role of histidyl dipeptides in heart failure. #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Also, happening on Saturday afternoon at #AHA25 is the Melvin L. Marcus Early Career Investigator Competition, featuring rising stars in the field. Dr. Collins, a new member of the Marcus Committee, will serve as one of the judges for the session. #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 3:44 AM
On Saturday afternoon at #AHA25, the newly minted Dr. Mamata Chaudhari, will present a digital moderated poster on her thesis studies related to the protective effects of carnosine on muscle function during heart failure. #cardiosky
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
If you want to keep up with all the happenings of the Center Faculty and Trainees, and all of the exciting science at #AHA25, keep up with Drs. Collins and Gibb, early-career faculty in the Center, who will be serving as social media ambassadors for the conference #cardiosky
November 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
On Saturday morning at #AHA25, Dr. Daniel Conklin will present a poster from his laboratory on the role of the novel nicotine analog, 6-methylnicotine, in the vasculature. #cardiosky
November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
For those making a list of events to attend at #AHA25 this week, Dr. Bradford Hill will be moderating this important session on innovative therapeutic strategies for cardiovascular health on Friday afternoon. #cardiosky
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Mamata Chaudhari, who successfully defended her PhD this morning. We are proud of your hard work and accomplishments. In January, Mamata will join the laboratory of Dr. Jonathan Kirk at the University of Chicago as a postdoctoral fellow. #cardiosky
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Anthony Rosenzweig, Director of the Stanley and Judith Frankel Institute for Heart and Brain Health at the University of Michigan. He will be presenting recent work from his laboratory examining age-related pathways in heart failure. #cardiosky
October 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Brittany Reynolds, who successfully defended her PhD this morning. We are proud of you and look forward to all the great things you will do in your upcoming postdoctoral studies. #cardiosky
October 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Reposted by Center For Cardiometabolic Science
Recent interview about cardiopulmonary risks of vaping:

UofL scientist and physician discuss the health effects of e-cigarettes
Q&A with Alex Carll and Rodrigo Cavallazzi
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UofL scientist and physician discuss the health effects of e-cigarettes | UofL News
Many people believe that electronic cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, but research at the University of Louisville School of Medicine has shown that electronic cigarettes have a...
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October 2, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Yesterday, we celebrated the recent success of Dr. Marcin Wysoczynski, who was awarded a five-year NIH R01 grant to study how specific types of neutrophils shape the wound healing response after MI. This award marks the start of a new chapter in our understanding of the failing heart.
September 20, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Nong for his contributions to this new collaborative review article published in iScience. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #cardiosky
September 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
New publication from the Sansbury lab. This study shows that the ALX/FPR2 signaling axis is necessary for red blood cell homeostasis and that LXA4 activation is important for red pulp macrophage response to acute erythroid stress.
September 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Hot off the press! This latest publication from the Haberzettl lab shows that female mice are protected against cardiometabolic PM2.5 toxicity, possibly by preventing PM2.5-induced pulmonary oxidative stress. physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.14814...
September 10, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Don’t go vaping my heart, especially when pregnant💨 🫀🤰 Want to know why? Find out more in the latest publication by the Alex Carll, PhD, lab in AJP-Heart, led by PhD student, Brittany Reynolds. journals.physiology.org/doi/abs/10.1...
September 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Using a robust preclinical rat model of HFpEF, Dr. Andrew Gibb and colleagues identified disruptions in mitochondrial function and metabolism as key contributors to HFpEF pathophysiology. Check out the research manuscript and accompanying editorial out now in #JACCBTS. #cardiosky
August 19, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Today, we have the distinct pleasure of welcoming Dr. Mattia Quattrocelli to the Center. This morning, during his visit, Dr. Quattrocelli presented recent work from his lab examining the relationship between the circadian clock, glucocorticoid receptor, and striated muscle biology. #cardiosky
August 18, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Does exercise give the kidneys a run for their money? 🏃‍➡️ 🫘 Want to know? Check out the latest publication in AJP-Renal from the laboratory of Dr. Sophia Sears. #kidneysky #renalsky #exercisesky @uoflenvirome.bsky.social @uoflmedicine.bsky.social @apspublications.bsky.social @stevenpjones.bsky.social
August 14, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Next week, we will welcome Dr. Mattia Quattrocelli, Assistant Professor from Cincinnati Children's, to our weekly Center conference. Dr. Quattrocelli will present recent work from his laboratory focused on the role of the Carnosine Clock in Aging. We are looking forward to his visit! #cardiosky
August 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations to Ben Doelling, a biochemistry and Molecular Genetics PhD student in the laboratory of Dr. Shahid Baba, for receiving an NIH F31 Fellowship. This project will examine the Biochemical Silencing of Maladaptive Inflammation in Heart Failure. #cardiosky
August 6, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Our 5th Annual Trainee Day was a huge success! We packed it with professional development: pitches, posters, interviews, and a "Shark Tank" scientific pitch. Congrats to all winners: Brittany Reynolds, Ilaria Ferrari, Jonah Stephan, Jamila Makhloufi, Caitlin Howard, and the winning pitch team!
August 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Center Trainees and Faculty all gave fantastic presentations and received invaluable feedback at #BCVS25. We are already looking forward to both Sessions and #BCVS26 #cardiosky @uoflenvirome.bsky.social @uoflmedicine.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social @stevenpjones.bsky.social
July 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Great presentations from the Center faculty and trainees on day 2 of #BCVS25 #cardiosky @uoflenvirome.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social @stevenpjones.bsky.social
July 25, 2025 at 2:06 PM