Our laboratory utilizes a broad range of technologies and strategies to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms regulating the function of inflammatory cells, vascular endothelium and smooth muscle cells in the development of cardiovascular disorders.
Pushpankur Ghoshal, PhD
pghoshal@augusta.edu
Assistant Research Scientist (2015 – present).
Dr. Ghoshal is studying the molecular mechanisms by which loss of NF1 signaling in
macrophages contributes to the development of aneurysm formation.
WonMo Ahn
wahn@augusta.edu
Graduate student (2020 – present).
Mr. Ahn examines the mechanisms by which cholesterol in patients with normal LDL levels
enter the vascular endothelium.
Grant support: NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellowship; 2022-2025
Maria Blahove
mablahove@augusta.edu
Graduate Student
My focus is on the link between exosomes and cardiovascular diseases. By targeting exosomes in diseased states our lab hopes to gain a better understanding of the cross-talk between cells that occurs during cardiovascular diseases and furthers progression of the disease.
receives PhD with distinction
Best Student Presentation Award, VBC Journal Club
Semi finalist for the 3MT at AU
Finalist for the JIA for Women, ATVB Conference, Boston, MA
Best Student JC Presentation Award in VBC
Selected for Rapid Fire Oral Presentation, AHA, Philadelphia
ATVB Travel Award, San Francisco, CA
Summer 2018 Predoctoral Fellowship Award, AHA
Poster presentation, AHA Donor Appreciation Reception (photo attached #6 )
Award for Excellent Research in Vascular Biology, AU
Poster presentation, AHA Donor Appreciation Reception
