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This is a podcast by the North American Vascular Biology Organization and its Education Committee featuring conversations with established PIs, as well as roundtables about different topics of interest to our NAVBO community. You can access each episode on your preferred podcast platform.
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Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Science beyond the bench: Interview with Dr. Jennifer Fang
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
As vascular biologists we know cell communication is the key to tissue regeneration - Without connection, healing fails! Science is no different. Talking about our work it’s an essential skill now. Join us in this episode, as we speak with Dr. Jennifer S. Fang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at the School of Science & Engineering, Tulane University. Dr. Fang shares her journey balancing the academic career with her passion for science communication and the challenge to offer a "Science Communication Course" empowering the next generation of scientists to communicate their work with clarity and impact. Visit fanglab.tulane.edu to learn more — and if you're sharing your science online, we want to hear from you! share with us at Vascular Network. Let’s communicate science — together.

Monday Aug 25, 2025
Episode 16 - Interview with Dr Mingxia Gu
Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mingxia Gu, Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, as well as the Broad Stem Cell Research Center, about her career, lab relocation, and other related experiences. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.

Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Episode 15 - Interview with Dr Wayne Orr
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Wayne Orr, Director and Professor in the Division of Research, Department of Pathology and Translational Pathobiology, and current NAVBO President. He shares insights into his career journey, perspectives on the current research landscape in the U.S., and his vision for the future of the NAVBO community.

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
"In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sam Tsimikas, Director of Vascular Medicine and Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego Health, and Dr. Longhou Fang, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences at Houston Methodist. They share their academic journeys and offer valuable insights into how collaboration between scientists and clinicians can help unravel the complexities of cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on Lipoprotein(a). This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.

Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Episode 13 - Interview with Dr. Jorge Castorena
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jorge Castorena, Assistant Professor at Tulane University School of Medicine, to explore his research interests, career journey, and unique experiences. This special episode celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and highlights Dr. Castorena's contributions to the field. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.

Friday Jul 19, 2024
Episode 12 - Interview with Dr. Stefania Nicoli
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stefania Nicoli, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine, about her research interests, career, and other related experiences. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.

Tuesday May 07, 2024
Episode 11 - Interview with Dr. Mahdi O. Garelnabi
Tuesday May 07, 2024
Tuesday May 07, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mahdi O. Garelnabi, Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, about his career, interests in DEI initiatives, and other related experiences. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.

Monday Feb 26, 2024
Episode 10 - Interview with Dr. Robert Hegele
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Hegele, Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, Western University, about his trajectory and career. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.

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