CENTER

Center 3 – Cardiovascular Medical Sciences

The Cardiovascular Medical Sciences Center investigates vascular and circulatory complications associated with post-infectious syndromes and persistent inflammatory signaling. Particular attention is given to endothelial function, microvascular integrity, coagulation dynamics, and cardiovascular inflammation following viral illness. Emerging research suggests that disruptions in vascular signaling, endothelial health, and blood flow regulation may contribute to a wide range of symptoms including chest pain, palpitations, dysautonomia, exercise intolerance, and fatigue observed in patients recovering from viral infections. Research within this center focuses on endothelial dysfunction, microvascular injury, coagulation abnormalities, and inflammatory processes affecting the cardiovascular system. Investigations also examine the role of circulating inflammatory mediators and persistent biological stressors that may influence vascular recovery. The Cardiovascular Center collaborates closely with the Systemic Recovery, Immunological, and Neurological research programs within the RAPID network to better understand how vascular dysfunction may contribute to multisystem disease following infection.