Meet the 2024 Winner - Rafael Sobrano Fais PhD
Dr. Fais is a post-doctoral researcher in the Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado. His academic journey commenced with the attainment of a Ph.D. in cardiovascular pharmacology from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Fais focused on unraveling the intricate mechanisms underlying arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction, emphasizing elucidating the role of inflammatory mediators.
His prior investigations delved into the nuanced interplay of proinflammatory cytokines in modulating endothelial and smooth muscle cell function, contributing significantly to understanding these complex physiological processes in arterial hypertension and erectile dysfunction. Presently, Dr. Fais directs his scholarly pursuits toward the compelling domain of sex hormone modulation within the realm of inflammatory mediators in pulmonary hypertension.
Drawing upon his extensive expertise, Dr. Fais endeavors to unravel the enigmatic role of the inflammasome in orchestrating cardiomyocyte function and aberrant vascular remodeling, particularly within the context of pulmonary arterial hypertension and allied pulmonary vascular maladies. His objective is to pioneer innovative, targeted therapeutic strategies to ameliorate the burden of these debilitating conditions, thereby fostering enhanced patient outcomes and quality of life.
Description
This award is given to the highest rated abstract in the Pulmonary Hypertension category submitted to the Assembly on Pulmonary Circulation