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Dr. Stephane Bourque is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. His research focuses on the mechanisms that contribute to the normal and accelerated age-related decline in cardiovascular function. Dr. Bourque's work encompasses broad areas of cardiovascular pharmacology, particularly investigating how anesthetic and pharmacological agents impact vascular function and blood pressure regulation. His laboratory collaborates closely with colleagues in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine, and Surgery to address critical clinical issues such as perioperative hypotension, sepsis, and anemia, which significantly affect surgical outcomes and patient recovery, especially in the elderly. Additionally, his research explores mechanisms by which maternal stressors during pregnancy alter developmental trajectories of the fetus, influencing the offspring’s long-term susceptibility to chronic diseases. Dr. Bourque is actively developing targeted therapeutic strategies that aim to provide protection during critical windows of development to confer long-term health benefits for offspring. He has received funding from various prestigious institutions, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management