A Quantitative Model for Glagov Remodeling in Atherosclerosis
Glagov phenomenon describes how atherosclerotic vessels change shape under an increasing disease burden (see Glagov et al, New England Journal of Medicine 1987). Specifically, lumen areas remain constant or increase slightly before contracting as intima areas increase. This presentation will introduce a mathematical model for Glagov remodeling and allow clinicians and researchers to understand the process in terms of the elastic properties of the vessel.
Dr. Pak-Wing Fok is an applied mathematician from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware. He obtained his PhD from MIT in 2006 and from 2006-2009, held a Von Karman Instructorship at Caltech and a postdoctoral position in the Department of Biomathematics at UCLA. His research interests include mathematical biology, stochastic processes and operations research.
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