Lab Coordinator: Dr. Martine LaBerge
The Laboratory of Vascular Research is divided into four Thrusts:
Vascular Biology Thrust (biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, physiology)
Vascular Engineering Thrust (fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, tribology)
Vascular Bioengineering Thrust (biomaterials, biomechanics, biotribology, implantology,
histocompatibility, bioinstrumentation, software development)
Vascular Surgery Thrust (surgical procedures, imaging, epidemiology, vascular registry)
Vascular Engineering Thrust (fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, tribology)
Vascular Bioengineering Thrust (biomaterials, biomechanics, biotribology, implantology,
histocompatibility, bioinstrumentation, software development) Vascular Surgery Thrust (surgical procedures, imaging, epidemiology, vascular registry)
Our Mission
The mission of the Laboratory of Vascular Research is to further the understanding of vascular diseases and provide alternative treatment methods using biological and bioengineering sciences and technology.
The Laboratory is a unique collaborative team of surgeons, scientists, and engineers who are dedicated to improve the clinical outcome of vascular surgery targeting the use of medical devices and interventional strategies.
The Laboratory uses advanced biochemical protocols to address clinical problems of hypertension and related afflictions.
The Laboratory is a unique academic venture that concentrates on providing the science base and knowledge needed for the development of vascular devices and on supporting the industry and users. Projects are directed toward improving both the efficiency and quality of implant materials and products.
The Laboratory is a unique collaborative team of surgeons, scientists, and engineers who are dedicated to improve the clinical outcome of vascular surgery targeting the use of medical devices and interventional strategies.
The Laboratory uses advanced biochemical protocols to address clinical problems of hypertension and related afflictions.
The Laboratory is a unique academic venture that concentrates on providing the science base and knowledge needed for the development of vascular devices and on supporting the industry and users. Projects are directed toward improving both the efficiency and quality of implant materials and products.
Research and Discussion Format
Clinical problems proposed by the physicians in the Laboratory are investigated using a multidisciplinary approach involving the four Thrusts listed above.
Research questions are discussed during the monthly group meetings to which graduate students, faculty, physicians, and residents participate.
This "Thrust" approach has proven to be successful during the past two years, not only because of a close collaboration between investigators but also because it allows to address several clinical problems.
All members of the Laboratory of Vascular Research greatly benefit from this team work effort maximizing resources and skills under one research theme: vascular research.
Research questions are discussed during the monthly group meetings to which graduate students, faculty, physicians, and residents participate.
This "Thrust" approach has proven to be successful during the past two years, not only because of a close collaboration between investigators but also because it allows to address several clinical problems.
All members of the Laboratory of Vascular Research greatly benefit from this team work effort maximizing resources and skills under one research theme: vascular research.
