University of Southern California · PhysiologyMcdonough Lab
Alicia A. Mcdonough · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Alicia A. Mcdonough's lab focuses on the differences in kidney functioning between males and females throughout their lives. By studying how hormones and other factors affect kidney and muscle responses, the lab aims to understand issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. Essentially, they're trying to learn how gender and life stages like pregnancy and menopause influence kidney health and salt management in the body.
kidney functionelectrolyte balancesex differenceshypertensioncardiovascular diseaselactationmenopauseagingcomputational modeling
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how kidney function adapts during different life stages in males and females.
AIM 02Examine how lactation impacts female kidney adaptation and electrolyte management.
AIM 03Analyze the effects of menopause on kidney function and hypertension sensitivity.
Skills the Lab Values
animal handlingrodent modelselectrolyte measurementkidney function assaysdata modelingstatistical analysistissue samplingbiochemical assaysimmunohistochemistry
Output against the department
Publications251top 22% of dept.62nd of 286
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Citations9.7ktop 34% of dept.97th of 286
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