The New Investigator Committee (NIC) is charged with encouraging and supporting New Investigator Network initiatives to attract and retain younger members of the ISH.
The NIC was established in 2013 to strengthen and further develop network activities and ensure regional representation where possible. Details follow of all current members.
New Investigator Committee
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Fadi Charchar Chair New Investigator and Mentorship Committees
Australia
My research interests focus on genomics of cardiovascular disease in humans and animal models. I have a special interest in the contribution of the Y chromosome and microRNA to hypertension.
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Ruan Kruger Lead
South Africa
I am a basic scientist with special interest in clinical and epidemiological population studies focusing on ethnic phenotyping of cardiovascular pathophysiology related to hypertension, arterial stiffness and cardiac impairment (echocardiography). My research particularly includes novel biomarkers and early predictors of cardiovascular disease aiming to contribute to the prevention of early incidence in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Katrina Mirabito Colafella Co-Lead
Netherlands
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Mattias Brünstrom
Sweden
I am a physician scientist working at Umeå University in Northern Sweden. My current research involves meta-analyses of the effect of antihypertensive treatment on clinical outcomes, and observational research using data from electronic health records and health registries.
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Pablo Kempny
Argentina
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Lyudmila Korostovtseva
Russia
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Dean Picone
Australia
I am a clinical researcher with interests in blood pressure measurement methods and large artery physiology. My research has a particular focus on novel methods to measure blood pressure using waveform analysis and improving the accuracy of measurement devices.
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Elena Velkoska
Australia
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Brandi Wynne
USA
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Matias Zanuzzi
Argentina