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Two researchers who have made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular medicine will be honored for their work with the Gill Awards. There will also be a faculty showcase and a judged poster competition.
Throughout her career at UK, Lisa Cassis’ research has focused on the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) in metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Cassis, in collaboration with colleagues at UK, discovered that the RAS contributes to certain vascular diseases, like atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease and aortic aneurysms.