Krassioukov, Andrei

Cardiovascular dysfunction is the primary killer of individuals with SCI, and the ultimate goal of my program is the prevention of cardiovascular complications to reduce considerable personal and HEALTHCARE SYSTEM BURDEN. I vision to achieve this through the following mechanisms. First, my laboratory is working on investigating the basic mechanisms of cardiovascular disorders that could pave the way for designing targeted therapeutic approaches. Second, I am conducting clinical trials in order to investigate the effect of novel interventions on cardiovascular outcomes after SCI. Thirdly; I am focusing on KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION, in order to bring information obtained in the basic laboratory or during the clinical trials to the practical application by clinicians. My laboratory also allows training opportunities for future young scientists and clinicians in order to increase the capacity for innovation and evidence-based care for cardiovascular health in the SCI population.