Research Overview
1) Evaluation of cardiac, metabolic and hematologic risk factors for unexplained stroke.
PI K23 HL070854 "THrombophilia In Cryptogenic stroKe (THICK) Study."
2) Investigation of the role of adipokines in the development of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, with a particular focus on adiponectin.
Co-PI R01 HL094555 "Determinants and Cardiovascular Consequences of Diabetes in Older Adults."