Ocean State Research Institute

Xin Li, PhD Candidate - Macrophage Heterogeneity and Function in the Lung
2025-02-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Macrophage Heterogeneity and Function in the Lung
Presenter: Xin Li, PhD Candidate
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Stephanie Thorn, MSc, PhD - Noninvasive Imaging of the Right Ventricle
2025-02-21 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Noninvasive Imaging of the Right Ventricle
Presenter: Stephanie Thorn, MSc, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Hongwei Yao, PhD - Metabolic mechanisms of pulmonary vascular remodeling in neonates
2025-02-28 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Metabolic mechanisms of pulmonary vascular remodeling in neonates
﻿Presenter: Hongwei Yao, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Frank Sellke, MD – Update on Improving Myocardial Function and Perfusion with Drugs and Cells
2025-03-07 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Frank Sellke, MD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Peter Bronk, PhD – Targeting Inflammation and Oxidative Stress to Alleviate Cardiac Arrhythmia Risk in Sickle Cell Disease
2025-03-14 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Peter Bronk, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Joseph Schrader, PhD – Uncovering Mechanisms and Biomarkers of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation
2025-03-21 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Joseph Schrader, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Wenliang Song, MD - Harnessing Bioactive Lipids on Lipoproteins to Reduce Residual Cardiometabolic Risk
2025-04-04 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Harnessing Bioactive Lipids on Lipoproteins to Reduce Residual Cardiometabolic Risk
Presenter: Wenliang Song, MD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Alan Morrison, MD, PhD – Reversing the Impact of Aging on Arteriogenesis
2025-04-11 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Reversing the Impact of Aging on Arteriogenesis
Presenter: Alan Morrison, MD, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Ana Mora, MD – Mitochondrial dysfunction at the spotlight of Lung Aging and Disease
2025-04-18 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Mitochondrial dysfunction at the spotlight of Lung Aging and Disease
Presenter: Ana Mora, MD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Ting Zhao, MD, PhD – Function of HDACs and Irisin in Cardiac Protection and Insulin Resistance
2025-04-25 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Function of HDACs and Irisin in Cardiac Protection and Insulin Resistance
Presenter: Ting Zhao, MD, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Adeel Abbasi, MD, ScM – Markers of Complications in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
2025-05-02 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Markers of Complications in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Presenter: Adeel Abbasi, MD, ScM
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Corey Ventetuolo, MD, MS
2025-05-09 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Corey Ventetuolo, MD, MS
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Chris Mantsounga, PhD
2025-05-16 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-14 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Chris Mantsounga, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Havovi Chichger, PhD
2025-05-30 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Havovi Chichger, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Abdulkadir Kiris, MD – Cardiac arrhythmias in Pulmonary Hypertension
2025-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
﻿Cardiac arrhythmias in Pulmonary Hypertension
Presenter: Abdulkadir Kiris, MD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Karthik Dhanabalan - Role of Microbiome-Derived Butyrate in Attenuating Pulmonary Hypertension-Associated Endothelial Phenotype
2025-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Role of Microbiome-Derived Butyrate in Attenuating Pulmonary Hypertension-Associated Endothelial Phenotype
Presenter: Karthik Dhanabalan
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The Postdoc Journal Club is a monthly meeting where postdoctoral researchers select and present a journal article relevant to their research. Each session, one participant chooses a recent or impactful paper, summarizes key findings, and leads a discussion with the group. The goal is to foster critical analysis, stay updated on advancements, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. The group collectively reviews the article, offering insights, discussing methodologies, and evaluating its significance. This interactive format enhances scientific communication skills and keeps researchers engaged with the latest developments in their field.

Andres Pulgarin Rocha, PhD – Role of Microbiome-Derived Butyrate in Attenuating Pulmonary Hypertension-Associated Endothelial Phenotypes
2025-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Role of Microbiome-Derived Butyrate in Attenuating Pulmonary Hypertension-Associated Endothelial
Phenotypes
Presenter: Andres Pulgarin Rocha, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Kelsey Muir, MD – Sotagliflozin Enhances Left Ventricular Function and Myocardial Perfusion in Chronic Myocardial Ischemia
2025-10-03 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Sotagliflozin Enhances Left Ventricular Function and Myocardial Perfusion in Chronic Myocardial
Ischemia
Presenter: Kelsey Muir, MD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Choudhary Lab
2025-10-07 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Gaurav Choudhary, MD
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Kareen Coulombe, PhD – Electromechanical Integration of Engineered Human Myocardium for Heart Regeneration Post-MI
2025-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Electromechanical Integration of Engineered Human Myocardium for Heart Regeneration Post-MI
Presenter: Kareen Coulombe, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Veeresh Sali
2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Veeresh Sali
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The Postdoc Journal Club is a monthly meeting where postdoctoral researchers select and present a journal article relevant to their research. Each session, one participant chooses a recent or impactful paper, summarizes key findings, and leads a discussion with the group. The goal is to foster critical analysis, stay updated on advancements, and encourage interdisciplinary collaboration. The group collectively reviews the article, offering insights, discussing methodologies, and evaluating its significance. This interactive format enhances scientific communication skills and keeps researchers engaged with the latest developments in their field.

Christopher Moore, PhD – Vasculature as a Unique 'Boundary' Computer that helps Create Adaptive Behavior
2025-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Vasculature as a Unique ‘Boundary’ Computer that helps Create Adaptive Behavior
Presenter: Christopher Moore, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Zhang Lab
2025-10-28 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Peng Zhang, MD, MS
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Maya Cohen, MD
2025-10-31 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Maya Cohen, MD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Chang Liu, PhD
2025-11-07 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Chang Liu, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Al Ghouleh Lab
2025-11-18 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Imad Al Ghouleh, PhD
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Richard Clements, PhD
2025-11-21 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Richard Clements, PhD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Zachary Harris, MD
2025-12-05 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Zachary Harris, MD
Location: Providence VA Medical Center (830 Chalkstone Ave, Providence, RI 02908)
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Clements Lab
2025-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | VA Hospital – Providence, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI, 02908, United States
Presenter: Richard Clements, PhD
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