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Lauren A. Biwer, PhD

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Assistant Professor
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Biography

Dr. Biwer (pronounced Bee-were) became passionate about cardiovascular research as a post-bac student in Dr. Taben Hale’s lab at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Phoenix. She went on to complete her PhD in Molecular Physiology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine with Dr. Brant Isakson and was part of the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center. For her post-doctoral training, Dr. Biwer moved to Boston to Dr. Iris Jaffe’s laboratory in the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute at Tufts Medical Center where she received a K99/R00 grant in 2021.

The Biwer lab investigates blood pressure regulation at the intersection of immunology and vascular function to understand female-specific risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Pre-eclampsia, a common pregnancy complication, significantly increases future cardiovascular risk by unknown mechanisms. Research in the Biwer lab focuses on both pregnancy and the post-partum period. Routine techniques in the lab include primary vascular and immune cell culture, molecular biology/microscopy, flow cytometry, ex-vivo physiology of small and large arteries and in-vivo physiology such as vascular ultrasound and long-term blood pressure measurement.

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Education & Training

Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Tufts Medical Center- Molecular Cardiology Research Institute (2023)
PhD
University of Virginia, Molecular Physiology (2017)
MS
University of Virginia, Biological Sciences (2014)
BS
Baylor University, Health Science Studies (2009)

Research

Overview

Medical Research Interests

Atherosclerosis; Blood Vessels; Endothelial Cells; Hypertension; Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced; Inflammation; Kidney; Lymphocytes; Myocytes, Smooth Muscle; Physiology; Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular; Pregnant Women; Vasoconstriction; Vasodilation

Public Health Interests

Immunology; Maternal & Child Health; Perinatal/Prenatal Health; Women's Health; Cardiovascular Diseases

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A big-picture view of Lauren A. Biwer's research output by year.

Publications

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Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    Bohmfalk Scholar 2024-2025

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    Poster Presentation Award

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    Outstanding Post Doctoral Trainee Finalist

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    NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)

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    Appointment to T32 Training Program in Hypertension

Teaching & Mentoring

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    Postdoc
    2024 - Present

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