Affiliations: | |
Project Leader: | Lena Ayari lena97@tamu.edu Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology |
Faculty Mentor: | Ranjeet Dongaonkar, Ph.D. |
Meeting Times:
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Summer 2017: TBD |
Team Size:
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4 (Team Full) |
Open Spots: | 0 |
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 and physiological data acquisition. |
Team Needs:
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Interest in biomedical science research, preferred BIMS and biomedical engineering majors
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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 the response of porcine epicardial lymphatic vessels to various physiological and pharmacological stimuli.
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