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The Department of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Sciences is home to scientists with broad expertise in cardiovascular and related systems as well as cellular metabolism related to diabetes, cancer and heart disease.
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Donal Luse Lab
The Luse lab studies molecular events that drive promoter recognition and transcription of genes in chromosomes.
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Dianne Perez Lab
The Perez lab discerns the roles of α1-adrenergic receptor subtypes in physiological and pathophysiological states.
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Ofer Reizes Lab
The Reizes lab studies ovarian cancer and triple negative breast cancer, focusing on novel therapeutic development.
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Cleveland Clinic researchers have uncovered how anthracycline induces heart damage in humans and developed a proof-of-concept strategy to protect cancer patients’ hearts.
This team tested nearly 8,000 compounds to find one that reduces platelet activity through the olfactory receptors.
New research shows many gut bacteria make a class of molecules that alter our hormones—including GLP-1 and insulin—after meals, supporting potential “GLP-1 probiotics."