Joan E.B. Fox, Ph.D. Staff Department of Molecular Cardiology Lerner Research Institute / NB50 9500 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44195 Telephone: (216) 445-3874 Fax: (216) 445-2051 foxj@ccf.org

Area of general research interest:

Cell migration, adhesion receptors, cytoskeleton, transmembrane signaling, vascular biology, communication between the brain and cardiovascular system

Current program:

• Mechanisms of integrin-induced migration and motility
• Regulation of integrin signaling by GPIb-IX in platelets
• Molecular mechanisms by which stress induces cardiovascular disease
• Effectiveness and mechanisms of action of stress-reduction practices

Collaborators:

• Jeannette Potts, M.D.
• Eric Klein, M.D.
• Dale Cowan, M.D.
• Tom Morledge, M.D.