Dr. Luisa Iruela Arispe

Biography

Luisa Iruela-Arispe's research focuses on the signaling pathways that regulate vascular morphogenesis and vascular dysfunction in disease. Her efforts have resulted in over 200 peer-reviewed publications. A key component of her work has centered on the multiple effects of VEGF and Notch signaling on blood vessels, making significant contributions to understanding human diseases such as Alagille syndrome and CADASIL, alongside endothelial barrier function. Her research has received continuous support from the NIH and AHA. In 2009, she was honored with the inaugural Judah Folkman Award from the North American Vascular Biology Organization for her excellence in research and service to the vascular biology community. Iruela-Arispe is actively involved in scientific organizations and has participated in numerous conferences, including the Gordon Conferences and Keystone meetings. She has trained 21 PhD students and 24 postdoctoral fellows, who are now employed in academia and the private sector, emphasizing her commitment to scientific training.

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