Dr. Lih Kuo

Biography

Lih Kuo is a Regents Professor and the Associate Department Head at Texas A&M University in the College of Medicine. He directs the Ophthalmic Vascular Research Program within the Department of Medical Physiology. His research primarily focuses on the physiological and pathophysiological regulation of coronary retinal microcirculation, particularly the circulatory system's mechanisms that deliver blood to tissues through the activity of arterial microvessels. He explores changes in vascular tone, including the constriction and dilation of microvessels, which influence blood supply to tissues. His current investigations emphasize the role of hemodynamic factors such as pressure and shear stress, as well as metabolic and neural influences, on the regulation of microvascular tone. Kuo's work employs diverse techniques, including cell culture, biochemical analysis, and fluorescence microscopy, to examine the cellular mechanisms underlying coronary retinal microvascular function across various pathological conditions. He contributes to the understanding of blood flow regulation within microvascular networks, utilizing mathematical models and computer simulations to reconstruct these effects. Kuo's findings are vital for comprehending the regulatory frameworks of microvascular function in healthy and diseased states.

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