Department of Surgery

Red Light Reduces Thrombus Burden in a Murine Model of Stasis Thrombosis / Past, Present, and Future of Designing a Novel Small Caliber Synthetic Vascular Graft: An Update

Date

October 26, 2021 - 9:00am

Event Description

"Red Light Reduces Thrombus Burden in a Murine Model of Stasis Thrombosis"

Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Andraska (advisor: Dr. Matthew Neal

Dr. Andraska is investigating the mechanisms of venous thrombus formation and propagation. Currently, she is evaluating the role of light in stasis thrombosis and the effect of photobiomodulation on innate immune biology.


"Past, Present, and Future of Designing a Novel Small Caliber Synthetic Vascular Graft: An Update

Presenter: Dr. JB Moses (advisor: Dr. Edith Tzeng)

Peripheral artery disease is a growing problem with significant economic impact. Current synthetic bypass grafts offer poor long-term patency for distal small vessel disease defined as less than 6mm in diameter. From idea to prototype, Dr. Moses will be discussing the trials, tribulations, successes, and failures of trying to create a novel small caliber synthetic vascular graft. He will then briefly discuss a newer project aimed at retrospectively evaluating best medical management versus surgical intervention for patients with claudication.

Location and Address

MS Teams virtual meeting

Meeting logon info has been emailed to Department of Surgery staff. For Pitt and UPMC staff outside the department who wish to access the lecture, please email mrr18@pitt.edu. This presentation will be recorded; please contact mrr18@pitt.edu if you wish to view the recording.