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Francis J. Alenghat is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. He conducts research focusing on macrophage biology and the inflammatory processes that contribute to the development of coronary artery disease. His clinical interests include preventive cardiology and the pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases, emphasizing the role of inflammatory pathways in vascular biology. Alenghat's laboratory investigates integrin-mediated signaling pathways in macrophages, aiming to uncover fundamental mechanisms regulating cardiovascular health and disease. He also employs various techniques such as mouse husbandry, tissue sample preparation, and quantitative confocal microscopy. Alenghat is committed to mentoring future physicians and scientists, fostering a deeper understanding of cardiovascular health.
Department of Philosophy