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Annet Kirabo

Department of Medicine
Division of Clinical Pharmacology


Research in my laboratory focuses on understanding the interaction between oxidative stress and inflammation in the genesis of cardiovascular disease. We are studying the role of excess dietary salt in inducing activation of the innate immune system leading to hypertension via formation of the fatty acid oxidation products known as isolevuglandins. We are also studying the impact of excess dietary salt on the gut microbiome.

Research in my laboratory focuses on understanding the interaction between oxidative stress and inflammation in the genesis of cardiovascular disease. We are studying the role of excess dietary salt in inducing activation of the innate immune system leading to hypertension via formation of the fatty acid oxidation products known as isolevuglandins. We are also studying the impact of excess dietary salt on the gut microbiome.

Keywords: Cardiovascular disease , Hypertension , Inflammation , fatty acid oxidation , isolevuglandins , Immunity

Research Area: Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism , Immunology , Cardiovascular Biology