Florida International University · Biomedical EngineeringNeurovascular Dynamics Lab
Nikolaos Michael Tsoukias · Miami, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Nikolaos Michael Tsoukias leads a research lab focused on understanding the relationship between neuronal activity and blood flow in the brain. His team investigates how disruptions in this relationship can contribute to cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer's. By using experimental models and advanced mathematical simulations, they explore the mechanisms of neurovascular coupling, aiming to find solutions to restore proper brain function and address cognitive impairments.
neurovascular couplingcognitive declineAlzheimer's diseasemicrovascular signalingblood flow control
Research Aims
3AIM 01Develop models of endothelial and smooth muscle cells to study potassium-mediated signaling in blood vessels.
AIM 02Examine communication between capillaries and arterioles using experimental and computational techniques.
AIM 03Analyze blood flow changes in cerebral vascular networks during neuronal activation.
Skills the Lab Values
cell cultureanimal modelsfluorescence microscopyelectrophysiologymultiscale mathematical modeling
Output against the department
Publications87bottom 13% of dept.514th of 595
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Citations2.5kbottom 18% of dept.486th of 595
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