CVRC resident member Ken Walsh, PhD, received an NIH R01 award exceeding $3.3 million to study the effects of the loss of Y chromosomes (LOY) in men on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). While other modes of heart … Read More
As human beings age, we accumulate mutations in our DNA. These mutations can be harmless, or they can contribute to age-related conditions including neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and some cancers. The most prevalent age-related mutation in males is the loss … Read More
In this video, Kenneth Walsh, Berne Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Virginia, talks about his research into clonal hematopoiesis as a driver of cardiovascular disease. Kenneth describes the mechanisms underlying the connection between somatic mutation-driven clonal hematopoiesis, how this process is … Read More
