Dr. Vouyouka has a particular interest in women and vascular disease. She is currently investigating the anatomical and sociological differences between men and women and how these differences impact vascular disease.

RESEARCH ACTIVITY:

Basic science laboratory:
Aug 2000 to October 2006: Endothelial- Smooth Muscle co cultures in different pressure environments- Intimal Hyperplasia model -

Cooperative clinical trials:
Dec2002-Nov 2006:Site PI O.V.E.R. (Open versus Endovascular Repair of AAA- VA COOPERATIVE STUDY#498) trial status: on going

Site PI: HIC Protocol Number: 110305M1F Study Name ?Neurobiological Predictors of Stress-Related Disorders after Surgery? in collaboration with Ann Arbor VA and University of Michigan (PIs Liberzon/ Henke)


Site PI TROPIC study (Protocol MA-03-010401): The dose response of Niacin ER/ Lovastatin on Peak Walking Time (PWT) in patients with Intermittent Claudication ? a Matrix Design.- Current status Inactive.

Fellowships and Grant support:
April 2006 - April 2009: VA grant award (MREP)- project:? effects of pressure on EC/SMC cocultures?