small vessels. big impact.

Using innovative strategies both in vitro and in vivo to interrogate the human microvasculature during health and disease.

about the lab

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the world. Our lab focuses primarily on the role the microvasculature in the development of heart disease. Evidence strongly suggests that microvascular dysfunction precedes the development of large artery disease such as atherosclerosis and a dysfunctional microvasculature, both coronary and peripheral, is highly predictive of future major adverse cardiac events.

we welcome trainees.

we welcome trainees.

Whether you are looking for a postdoctoral fellowship, graduate training, or experience during any phase of your education we offer a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Uniquely positioned to investigate human microvascular function using various techniques.

Pressure myography of isolated human arterioles.

Translational Science.

Through the collection and use of otherwise discarded surgical specimens, our lab is able to study microvascular reactivity in human microvessels from individuals both with and without disease.

Meet the Team

  • Julie Freed, MD, PhD

    principal investigator

  • Henry Bordas-Murphy

    lab supervisor

  • Brian Lindemer

    research associate

  • Kate Cohen, MD

    instructor

    NHLBI R38 Scholar

  • Maria Jaramillo-Torres, MD

    postdoctoral fellow

  • Gopika SenthilKumar

    medical scientist training program student

    AHA Predoctoral Fellow

  • Shona Hang

    clinical research coordinator III

  • Emily O'Connell

    clinical research assistant

  • Alyssa Jobe

    medical student

    NHLBI T35 fellow

  • Zach Zirgibel

    undergraduate student

  • Carolyn Shult

    undergraduate student