Unique Molecular, Physiologic and Imaging Tools Used in Our Research: (click on each title for more information)

1. Targeted viral delivery of genes to specific cardiovascular circuits in mouse brain.
2. Conditional gene deletion in specific neural axes using the Cre-loxP system.
3. RNA interference strategies for localized gene silencing in cardiovascular tissues in vivo.
4. Gene and miRNA arrays.
5. Multiple genetic and experimental murine models of cardiovascular disease.
6. Longitudinal non-invasive measurements of blood pressure, autonomic function and baroreflex in mice using radiotelemetry.
7. High-frequency ultrasound measurement of heart function and fetoplacental status using Vevo 770.
8. In vivo bioluminescence imaging.