R. Venema Lab

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R. Venema Lab Our research focuses on the molecular and cellular regulation of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase, widely held to be a very important enzyme in blood pressure control and in preventing the development of atherosclerosis. Lab members: Richard C. Venema, Ph.D, Professor - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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R. Venema Lab

Our research focuses on the molecular and cellular regulation of the endothelial nitric oxide synthase, widely held to be a very important enzyme in blood pressure control and in preventing the development of atherosclerosis.

Lab members:

Richard C. Venema, Ph.D, Professor

Chunying Li, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow

Sarika G. Sood, M.D., Research Associate

Ling Ruan, M.S., Research Associate

Virginia J. Venema, M.S., Research Assistant

Publications: Go to www.pubmed.gov, enter venema rGrant Support: National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association

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