Intersecting pathways: Immune mechanisms linking cardiovascular disease and cancer Cardiovascular disease and cancer, while distinct, exhibit cross-disease communication that exacerbates morbidity. Cancer patients are at significantly increased risk for CVD and ischemic cardiovascular events can in turn accelerate tumor growth. Immune … Read More

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