Muscle Biology Program
The CVRTI Muscle Biology Program seeks to deepen understanding of how cardiac muscle functions in both healthy and diseased hearts. Using a combination of human tissue studies, cellular and animal models, and translational approaches, the program examines mechanisms of myocardial recovery, cardiac remodeling, and ischemia-reperfusion injury. The work integrates basic, translational, and clinical research with the goal of identifying new molecular and cellular targets that could lead to improved therapies for heart failure and related cardiac conditions.
CVRTI’s Academic Publications on Muscle Biology
Muscle Biology Articles
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How Cardiac Fibroblasts Impact Heart Failure Progression
Read moreHeart failure is often framed as a problem of pump function. It occurs when the heart can’t contract forcefully enough or relax properly to fill with blood.Underlying both of those…
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A Closer Look at Right-Sided Heart Failure
Read moreMost conversations about heart failure focus on the left ventricle because it’s the chamber responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the rest of the body. But the right side of…
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Managing Sleep Apnea to Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease
Read moreUnderstanding Sleep ApneaHumans spend roughly one-third of their lives asleep. Skimping on sleep over the long haul can lead to dire health consequences. Problems can include increased risk of heart disease,…
