Research Team 2015
Research Categories
The research efforts are grouped into three broad categories:
- Translational research involving understanding the mechanisms of arterial and venous endothelial dysfunction
- Prospective trials in vascular disease and
- Clinical reviews of patients with vascular problems and treatments.
The Laboratory
The research team includes residents from the Department of Surgery selected as Allen Scholars. Drs. Matthew Allemang, Daniel Kendrick and Ann Kim are previous and current Allen Scholars who have worked as dedicated research fellows over the last five years. In addition, we have recruited Case Western Reserve University Masters of Physiology students. They complete research projects under the supervision of faculty and Allen Scholars. All trainees within the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endoscopic Therapy are encouraged to participate in clinical research and are required to complete at least one project during their training.
Research Members
| Name | Year | Title and School |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Dudash, PhD | 2008–2013 |
PhD candidate, Case Western Reserve University |
| Ryan Lakin, MD | 2009–2013 |
Research Fellow, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center |
| Matthew Allemang, MD | 2011–2013 | Allen Research Scholar, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center |
| Jennifer Bastijanic, PhD | 2011–2015 | PhD candidate, Case Western Reserve University |
| Benjamin Eslahpazir, MS | 2011–2013 |
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University |
| Anil Nagavalli | 2012–2013 |
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University |
| Elizabeth Kudlaty | 2012–2014 |
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University |
| Andre Gosling | 2013 |
Visiting Scholar, Brazil |
| Daniel Kendrick, MD | 2013–2015 |
Allen Research Scholar, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center |
| Adam Wheeler | 2013–2015 |
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University |
| Claire Miller | 2013–2015 |
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University |
| Pam Moorehead | 2013–2015 |
Graduate Student, Case Western Reserve University |
| Ann Kim, MD | 2014–2016 |
Allen Research Fellow, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center |
Current Research Topics
Basic Science:
- Effect of L-arginine supplementation on resolution of endothelial venous dysfunction in lower extremity bypass and amputations
- Comparing endothelial dysfunction in open versus endoscopic vein harvests for lower extremity bypasses
- Biomimetic engineering of vascular prostheses using a porcine model
Dialysis Access:
- HeRO Device versus femoral arteriovenous grafts retrospective cohort study
- Clinical steal in arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and arteriovenous grafts (AVGs)
- Basilic vein transposition: single versus double stage
- Vein mapping pre- and post- dialysis to determine effects on veno-constriction
- Venography versus duplex surveillance to assess clinical significance of dialysis access stenosis
Endovascular Simulation:
- Effect of carotid artery stenting simulation training on procedure and fluoroscopy times
- Effect of carotid artery stenting simulations on procedure and fluoroscopy times
- Endovascular simulation leads to efficiency and competence in TEVAR procedures
- Comparing successful stent seal zone/coverage in simulated EVARs using different deployment devices
Vascular Imaging:
- OPTIMISE trial: Optical Imaging Measurement of Intravascular Solution Efficacy
- 2D Perfusion: assessment of feasibility and outcomes related to analysis of angiographic perfusion software
Anticoagulation:
- Effect of duration of dual antiplatelet therapy following lower extremity endovascular procedures
- Chemoprophylaxis to prevent DVT in transplant patients
- Bleeding complications after adoption of Xa assays versus PTT for patient receiving IV heparin therapy
Other:
- Occupational radiation exposure: comparison between use of mobile and fixed imaging
- Renal failure after intravenous thrombolysis for DVT
- Prevalence of aortic dissections and dilations in patients with bovine arches
- Health-related costs for patients with carotid occlusions versus moderate stenosis
- Shopping trial: demonstration of cost reduction in PCI when physicians become price aware