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Christopher Dale Kontos is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Duke University, where he also serves as the Director of the Medical Scientist Training Program. His research is centered on the molecular mechanisms underlying angiogenesis and vascular remodeling, with a focus on the role of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) in both physiological and pathological processes, including exercise, peripheral artery disease (PAD), atherosclerosis, and cancer. His current projects investigate signal transduction pathways, specifically the activation and downregulation of endothelial RTKs such as Tie1, Tie2, VEGFR-1, and VEGFR-2, as well as the effects of angiopoietins and the modulation of vascular cell growth by PTEN. Dr. Kontos has a strong interest in gene therapy strategies and the role of angiogenic proteins as biomarkers for PAD. He has held various academic positions at Duke University and has been awarded numerous grants from the National Institutes of Health and other organizations to support his research initiatives.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Professor in the Department of Medicine, focusing on angiogenesis and vascular remodeling.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Oversees the Medical Scientist Training Program, integrating medicine and research.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)