Research Program Director

 

Ying H. Shen (沈英), M.D. Ph.D.

Professor

Director, Aortic Disease Research Laboratory
Department of Surgery

Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor plaza, BCM 390
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (832) 355-9952

 

 

 

Biography

 

Dr. Ying Shen is a Professor and Director of Aortic Disease Research Laboratory at Baylor college of medicine. She received her MD from Beijing Medical College, China and her PhD from University of New South Wales, Australia. Dr. Shen's research focuses on vascular biology and diseases. One of her main research interests is in the molecular mechanisms of aortic aneurysms and dissections, highly lethal but poorly understood conditions. The lab has several ongoing projects investigating the dynamic signal transduction and gene expression regulation that control aortic degeneration, healing, and remodeling. The lab has developed a mouse model of sporadic aortic aneurysms and dissections and uses various techniques to evaluate aortic structure and functions. The ultimate goal of Dr. Shen’s research is to use pharmacological treatment to prevent progressive aortic destruction and disease deterioration.