Vikram receives $2.5M R01 to examine the heart-gut connection
Ajit Vikram, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, received his first R01, a five-year, $2.5M award from the NIH’s National Heart, Lung,…
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FOEDRC announces new pilot grant recipients
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center released the following announcement today. The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center at The University of…
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Two Publications Identify “Longevity” Enzyme Interactions
For the last couple decades, a particular enzyme has been the focus of intense study. Sirtuin1 was found to be a key protein affecting the…
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The Broad Scope of Internal Medicine Research
An essential component of our role as academic physicians is to promote a culture of research and inquiry among our students. In addition to providing…
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Links Between Gut Bacteria and Blood Vessels Uncovered
The trillions of bacteria that colonize the gut play multiple roles in health and disease. Certain forms of gut bacteria promote diabetes, lead to weight…
