This COBRE brings together researchers from different disciplines all studying aspects of cardiovascular health. The projects are focused on vascular aspects of cardiovascular health from basic mechanistic studies through clinical/translational and observational investigations.

Phase I Projects

Vascular Consequences of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Investigator: Dr. Melissa Witman, Assistant Professor Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware

Mechanisms Contributing to Hypertension in Postmenopausal Women
Investigator: Dr. Megan Wenner, Assistant Professor Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware

Interaction of Dietary Potassium with High Dietary Sodium on the Vasculature of Humans
Investigator: Dr. Shannon Lennon, Assistant Professor Kinesiology & Applied Physiology, University of Delaware

Effects of Sleep Modification on Smoking Cessation and Cardiovascular Health
Investigator: Dr. Freda Patterson, Assistant Professor Behavioral Health & Nutrition, University of Delaware

Reduced Endothelial Function, Brain, and Cognition
Investigator: Dr. Regina Sims-Wright, Associate Dean for Diversity School of Nursing, University of Delaware

Phase I Pilot Projects

Effects of Fructose on Blood Pressure and Cardiovascular Reactivity: A Randomized controller crossover
Investigator: Dr. Sheau Ching Chai, Assistant Professor Behavioral Health & Nutrition, University of Delaware