Dr. Lan Mao

Biography

Dr. Lan Mao is an Assistant Professor Emeritus in the Department of Medicine at Duke University. He serves as the director of the mouse physiology laboratory and has extensively collaborated with Dr. Howard Rockman's molecular biology lab. Dr. Mao's research primarily focuses on the development and application of surgical techniques for the in vivo study of cardiac function in small animals, particularly transgenic mice models of heart failure. His work involves performing various physiological studies, including data analysis of hemodynamic studies and preparation of tissue specimens for molecular biology research. He also dedicates a portion of his time to teaching, training postdoctoral fellows and students in advanced laboratory procedures such as endotracheal intubation and cardiac catheterization. In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Mao has served as a consultant, sharing his expertise in microsurgical techniques across various small animal models. His educational background includes an M.D. from Beijing Medical University, which he obtained in 1979. Dr. Mao has received multiple grants from prestigious institutions such as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the National Institutes of Health for his innovative research projects.

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