Cardiovascular research

The Hinds Lab researches the development, progression, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. We are particularly interested in the fetal development of the heart, endothelial cell regulation of the progression of cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular devices for the treatment of diseases.

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Lab news

June 2026 – Cole publishes our work exploring thrombosis on surface modified Mg alloys in Biomaterials

March 2026 – Mady presents our work at the Society for Biomaterials meeting in Atlanta, GA

March 2026 – Paula publishes our work on endothelial cell reprogramming through micropatterning in Acta Biomater

February 2026 – Rick publishes his editorial on aortic coarctation in AJP Heart Circ Phys

December 2025 – Jen receives the BME Department Research Staff Service Award. Congrats, Jen!

November 2025 – Paula and Monica present our work at TERMIS-AM in Detroit, MI

November 2025 – Hillary is invited to present her work at the AHA Scientific Sessions in New Orleans, LA

October 2025 – Cole, Catie, Aurelia, Deirdre, and Kira present their work at the Biomedical Engineering Society Conference in San Diego, CA

August 2025 –Deirdre presents our work at the 17th International Symposium on Biodegradable Metals in Cetraro, Italy

July 2025 – Paula receives an N.L. Tartar Trust award from the OHSU school of Medicine. Congrats, Paula!