Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
VASCULAR BIOLOGY & HYPERTENSION BRANCH
The Vascular Biology and Hypertension Branch conducts and manages an integrated basic and clinical, extramural, research program to investigate vascular biology and the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension and vascular diseases. It promotes opportunities to translate promising scientific and technological advances from discovery through preclinical studies to networks and multisite clinical trials. Areas supported by the Branch include:
- Vascular Biology: biology of the vascular wall; vascular biology (related to hypertension; cerebrovascular, renal, and peripheral vascular disease; aneurysms; and lymphatic diseases); development of arteries, veins, lymphatics, and microcirculation; and angiogenesis.
- Vascular Medicine: cerebrovascular, renal, and peripheral vascular disease; and aneurysms.
- Hypertension: blood pressure regulation including central, renal, and vascular control; and cerebrovascular disease resulting from high blood pressure.
The Vascular Biology and Hypertension Branch, DCVD may be contacted at 301-435-0560.
September 2008 |
