Kessinger Lab Continues Imperative Work in Thrombosis
Friday, October 13, 2023, was World Thrombosis Day which for Chase Kessinger, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical research and translational medicine, has even greater meaning as he and his laboratory are committed to finding a cure to the dangerous ailment.
Thrombosis is the formation or presence of a blood clot in a blood vessel in any vein or artery. For example, in a deep vein thrombosis or a coronary (artery) thrombosis, the clot itself is termed a thrombus. Venus thromboembolism (VTE) kills more people each year than breast cancer, automobile crashes and AIDS combined, making Dr. Kessinger’s research critical to saving lives.
Dr. Kessinger’s laboratory aims to integrate traditional molecular imaging techniques and novel diagnostic agents to treat VTE.
“My research goal is to design a cure that will help save thousands of lives each year,” said Dr. Kessinger. “My team and I work tirelessly to make that happen.”