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Catherine Shanahan, Professor of Cellular Signalling at King’s College London, specializes in cardiovascular disease through the study of vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) dysfunction and vascular calcification. Her academic journey began in Australia, where she obtained a PhD in Genetics from the University of Adelaide, and she later conducted research in cardiovascular medicine at the University of Cambridge. She served as a British Heart Foundation Lecturer and later as a Senior Fellow before joining King's College London as Chair of Cellular Signalling and Theme Lead for Vascular Biology. Over her career, she has authored more than 150 publications and is an active member of the British Atherosclerosis Society and the British Society for Cardiovascular Research. Additionally, she is involved in mentoring and promoting diversity and inclusion in science as the Vice Dean of Development, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine. Catherine’s research not only focuses on the mechanisms behind vascular aging and diseases but also on the impact that extracellular vesicles have in age-related vascular conditions, making her a key figure in the field of cardiovascular biology.
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