Transforming Cardiovascular Science Into Better Health Outcomes
The Cardiovascular Research Laboratory at the Kate Marmion School of Public Health is a premier research and clinical facility dedicated to improving cardiometabolic, pulmonary, and brain health. Equipped with advanced noninvasive imaging and physiologic assessment technologies, the Laboratory supports innovative research in cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and neurologic disorders. Inspired by the integrated physiologic assessment model developed within the Framingham Heart Study and established through support from a UT System Faculty STARs award to Vasan Ramachandran, MD, the laboratory brings together advanced cardiovascular imaging, vascular and autonomic function testing, and cardiopulmonary exercise assessment within a single multidisciplinary platform.
The Cardiovascular Research Laboratory serves as a shared institutional resource supporting clinical, translational, and population health research across The University of Texas at San Antonio. By bringing together scientists, clinicians, and community partners, the Laboratory serves as a hub for discovery, education, and patient-centered care for San Antonio and the surrounding communities.
Cardiovascular Research Lab
Multisystem Phenotyping
From resting physiology and daily-life challenges to postural stress and maximal cardiopulmonary exercise testing
20+ Advanced Instruments
Cardiac, vascular, pulmonary, autonomic, liver, metabolic, and cerebrovascular assessment in one coordinated facility
~ 1,800 sq. ft. Dedicated Research Facility
Three renovaated rooms supporting clinical, translational, population health, and training collaborations
❤️Cardiovascular & Vascular HealthAdvanced imaging and vascular assessment for heart disease, hypertension, vascular aging, and cardiovascular risk
| 🍃Cardiometabolic & Liver HealthIntegrated evaluation of obesity, diabetes, MASLD/MASH, exercise capacity, and cardiometabolic function
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🧠Brain & Autonomic HealthAssessment of cerebral blood flow, autonomic regulation, syncope, POTS, and physiologic stress responses
| 🏃Exercise Physiology & Healthy AgingComprehensive evaluation of functional capacity, physiologic reserve, rehabilitation, and healthy aging
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Where is the Cardiovascular Research Lab?
The Cardiovascular Research Laboratory is located at:
8403 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229
McDermott Clinical Science Building, 2nd floor.
Free participant parking is available in Lot 16 adjacent to the McDermott Clinical Science Building.
Investigators are encouraged to contact the laboratory early in the study planning process to discuss protocol design, equipment capabilities, and customized phenotyping strategies. For information about collaborations, laboratory access, equipment use, or scheduling a visit, please contact:
Dritana Marko, MD, MSc
Director, Research and Laboratory Operations
Kate Marmion School of Public Health
marko@uthscsa.edu
210-450-1725
