Laboratory of Molecular Cardiovascular Research
With a keen interest in cardiovascular biology, neuroendocrine and inflammatory processes in cardiac diseases, Kaie Ojamaa, PhD, spends most of her research time figuring out the processes that take place on the road to congestive heart failure and acute myocardial infarction. She studies pro-inflammatory cytokines of the immune system that may actually make things worse for the weakened heart. She has discovered that certain neuroendocrine hormones preserve cardiac function after an ischemic injury, and is now using this knowledge to develop potential treatments. Dr. Ojamaa is also very concerned about the young cardiac patient and is looking at the inflammatory response of cardiopulmonary bypass surgery to identify the short and long-term effects on neurocognition and psychological development.
Dr. Ojamaa studies ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure and pediatric congenital heart disease.
Lab Member
Name: Agnes Kenessey, PhD
Position: Research Scientist
Research: In Vitro models of cardiovascular disorders.
E-mail: akenes@nshs.edu