Åsa Gustafsson, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacology, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chair, Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
Email: abgustafsson@health.ucsd.edu
Phone: 858-822-5569
Website: gustafssonlabucsd.org
Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases
Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases are the leading causes of mortality worldwide each year and represent a huge burden for individuals and society. The research in the Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease Division is focused on understanding the pathogenesis, molecular mechanisms and cell signaling mechanisms that underlie metabolic and heart diseases. Our faculty members have made significant contributions to state of the art research in areas including inflammation, atherosclerosis, lipid and energy metabolism, and the role of mitochondria in heart failure and metabolic disease development. The ultimate goal of our Division is to integrate basic and translational research to advance scientific knowledge and improve therapeutic approaches to treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity.
Cardiovascular and metabolic diseases are the leading causes of mortality worldwide each year and represent a huge burden for individuals and society.
Division Director
Co-Directors
Joan Heller Brown, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor and Past Chair of Pharmacology
Program Director, Pharmacological Sciences Training Program
Email: jhbrown@health.ucsd.edu
Phone: 858-534-2595
Website: http://hellerbrownlab.org
Alan Saltiel, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine
UC San Diego, School of Medicine
Phone: 858-534-5974
Email: asaltiel@health.ucsd.edu
Website: UCSD Profile
The ultimate goal of our Division is to integrate basic and translational research to advance scientific knowledge and improve therapeutic approaches to treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, including diabetes and obesity.
Division Faculty
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