Unlocking Heart Health at Wayne State University Dr. Charles Chung is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Wayne State University. Using integrated physiology, analyzing data from the molecular level to the whole muscle, his laboratory aims to provide new directions and identify novel treatments for a variety of cardiac disorders. Learn more about his research group by watching the interview or summarized blog below.

Tell us about your research on cardiac dysfunction.

Dr. Chung and his laboratory investigate a wide breadth of topics, with the two main primary goals of determining targets for pharmacologic improvement of cardiac performance and improving non-invasive measures of cardiac function to assist in patient care. In particular, the lab has characterized the term mechanical control of relaxation, which describes the relationship between the strain rate of muscle (how quickly the heart muscles are moving) and relaxation time. Diastolic dysfunction occurs from impaired relaxation of the heart muscles, which can result in poor filling of the heart and thus reduced cardiac function. By monitoring strain rate, Dr. Chungs research aims to address how this might impact diastolic function.https://insidescientific.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charles-Chung-PhD_250rb-150x150.png

Charles Chung, PhD Associate Professor, Physiology Wayne State University

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What techniques do you employ in the lab to achieve your research goals?

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