UT Health San Antonio to study atherosclerosis under $1.5 million grant
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio will lead a five year atherosclerosis study funded by a 1.5 million grant from the National Heart and Lung Institute in partnership with the Southwest Foundation for Research and Education using its baboon facility. Principal investigator is Dr Henry McGill. Co investigators include Dr Glen Mott Dr Cladd Bramblett Dr Gary Moore and Dr Duane Kramer. The project aims to identify biochemical markers of hypersusceptible individuals and explore dietary and environmental factors in artery hardening.