Beyond Neurons: Vascular Pathways in Autism Dr. Lacoste and his team have established a unique research niche bridging basic and translational neurovascular biology. The Lacoste Lab, established in 2016, has discovered novel mechanisms regulating cerebrovascular maturation1, and the vascular contributions … Read More

The role of cancer in cardiovascular disease This lecture will provide an overview of the bi-directional relationship between cancer and cardiovascular disease.  Topics will include a summary of the epidemiological overlap, shared biological mechanisms, and emerging data suggesting potential causal … Read More

Mechanisms of Reduced Exercise Capacity: Insights from Novel MRI Methods Reduced exercise capacity (reduced VO2max, oxygen consumption) is a hallmark feature of heart failure, affecting quality of life and reflecting disease severity and outcomes.  Survivors of breast cancer therapy are at increased … Read More