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Patricia Molina, MD, PhD

School of Medicine
 Physiology
pmolin@lsuhsc.edu

Grant Review Committees Served on:   NIH  

 
Research Website:  http://https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/alcoholresearch/default.aspx
Keywords Associated with Work
Inflammation
Metabolic Syndrome X
Primary Research / Clinical / Teaching Interests Research in Dr. Molina’s laboratory has focused on studying the inflammatory and cardiovascular responses to traumatic injury and hemorrhagic shock. Her studies use a systems biology approach to integrating neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, and host defense mechanisms to understating the impact of acute alcohol intoxication on outcome from traumatic injury. Parallel studies investigate the role of chronic alcohol and cannabinoid administration on the disease progression of simian immunodeficiency virus infection.
Metabolic Syndrome X
Secondary Research / Clinical / Teaching Interests Endocrine System Diseases
Satellite Cells, Skeletal Muscle
Unique Equipment Used bone densitometry, body composition measurement CSRB 236 Contact Person: Dr. Patricia Molina
Allows for measurement of respiration
ultracentrifugation of microtube sized samples MEB 7250 Contact Person: Dr. Patricia Molina
Unique Techniques Used or Developed Flow Cytometry
Last Updated: 04/02/2024

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