| Affiliations: | Michael E. DeBakey Institute Undergraduate Research Program |
| Project Leader: | Lena Ayari lena97@tamu.edu Physiology & Pharmacology |
| Faculty Mentor: | Ranjeet Dongaonkar, Ph.D |
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Meeting Times:
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Summer 2017: TBD |
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Team Size:
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4 (Team Full) |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Possibility of earning co-authorship on a paper, learn to dissect and cannulate vessels, learn to perform in vitro vessel experiments physiological data acquisition. |
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Team Needs:
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Interest in bio-medical science research, preferred BIMS and biomedical engineering majors. Students can register for 3 ch of research (VTPP 291/491 or BMEN 291/491). |
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Description:
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The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in interstitial fluid balance—it collects and transports fluid and proteins lost to the interstitial space from blood capillaries to the circulation system. However, little is known about epicardial lymphatic function. Therefore, we plan to study response of porcine epicardial lymphatic vessels to various physiological and pharmacological stimuli. |