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Dr. Rich's research is centered on understanding the genetic epidemiology of complex human disease, including the genes contributing to atherosclerosis, stroke and intermediate phenotypes (risk factors). These studies range from…
6/17/2025
We build intelligent systems based on mathematical modeling of signal and image data, with applications in biomedicine, mobile and remote sensing. We specialize on objective and quantitative modeling of data…
6/17/2025
Humans are colonized with trillions of microorganisms, collectively termed the microbiota. Aside from providing a first line of defense to invading pathogens or aiding in digestion and metabolism, commensal microbes…
6/17/2025
Cell signaling networks coordinate a wide variety of cellular physiology and gene regulatory programs. Perturbations in these signaling networks contribute to the pathogenesis of many diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer…
6/17/2025
Understanding how gene expression is regulated in response to signals from both inside and outside the body plays a critical role in allowing us to adapt to changes in the…
6/17/2025
My primary research interest is in atherosclerosis, which is the cause of heart attack, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Although mortality from atherosclerosis has had a decline in past few…
6/17/2025
Repair of the stereocilia actin core (project leader: Elizabeth Wagner) Hair bundles are complex structures that have to be maintained throughout the life of the organism, because mature mammalian hair cells…
6/17/2025
Basic, autonomous and higher, voluntary cognitive functions of the brain require production of an immense diversity of neuron types at the right place and time, as well as correct wiring…
6/17/2025
An international expert on subjects related to hypertension, Dr. Siragy was the first to discover that stimulation of angiotensin AT2 receptor leads to generation of nitric oxide. Siragy has authored…
6/17/2025
Transcriptional silencing Understanding how chromatin structure influences DNA-mediated processes has become a fundamental problem in cellular biology. Chromatin is known to influence the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression, DNA replication, DNA…
