Colin Young, PhD

Associate Professor
Primary Department
Pharmacology & Physiology
Affiliation
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Research Interests

Dr. Young’s research is focused on deciphering the central nervous system mechanisms that contribute to the development of cardiovascular (e.g., hypertension) and metabolic (e.g., obesity) disorders, with an emphasis on endoplasmic reticulum stress, alterations in reactive oxygen species, and transcription factor activation.

Keywords

Reactive Oxygen Species, Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress, Hypertension, Obesity, Cardiovascular System, Neurosciences, Transcription Factors, Nervous System,

Research Level
T0 / T1: Basic Science Discovery and Initial Translation to Humans
Research Method(s)
  • Genetic/molecular strategies
  • Advanced in vivo imaging techniques
  • Neuroscience approaches
  • Whole animal cardiovascular and metabolic physiology