Cardiovascular Diseases & Diagnosis

Meerarani Purushothaman

Biography

Currently, she is working as an Assistant Professor for Cardiology Department at The Zena and Micheal A.Weiner Cardiovascular unit.She received her doctorate degree in biochemistry at the University of Madras in India. Her research work with Dr. B.Hennig at the Molecular and Cell Nutrition Laboratory, University of Kentucky has focused on the role of nutrients on biochemical and molecular mechanism of vascular endothelial cell function, injury and protection during the development of atherosclerotic disease process. In addition, she is involved in studying the molecular mechanism of endothelial dysfunction of neovessels in plaque progression and rupture in atherosclerosis. Her international experience includes various programs, contributions and participation in different countries for diverse fields of study.

Research Interest

Neovascularization

Myeloperoxidase

Diabetes Mellitus