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December 4, 2019

Polacheck

My lab develops microfluidic models of the blood and lymphatic vasculature for basic science and translational purposes. Specific projects relevant to the Blood Research Center are: 1) Understanding the role of Notch receptor signaling in vascular endothelial adherens junction assembly and stability; 2) A nascent collaboration with Dr. Prabir Roy-Chaudhury at the ºÚÁÏÍø Kidney center to screen patient plasma in microfluidic models of the vasculature to predict risk of cardiovascular complications in kidney disease.

Samuel Wilson

December 2, 2019

Wilson

As individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer, there is a growing adolescent and young adult population with unique manifestations of SCD that are poorly understand. My research interests are broadly in understanding clinical outcomes in SCD management, characterizing individuals at greater risk for complications and in improving guideline-based care of those with SCD, especially in the diagnosis and management of iron overload. I am joining the non-malignant hematology faculty at ºÚÁÏÍø and am interested in pursing research in non-malignant hematology. As a member of the BRC, I will have the support and opportunity to continue my research pursuits.