Dr. Aaron J. Trask: Leading Cardiovascular Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Dr. Aaron J. Trask is a Principal Investigator at the Center for Cardiovascular Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital and an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. His expertise spans cardiovascular biomechanics, physiology, pharmacology, and machine learning applications.
Research Focus
The Trask Lab investigates cardiovascular disease mechanisms, particularly focusing on coronary microvascular disease development and progression. Their work combines:
- Physiology and pharmacology
- Biomechanics
- Computational modeling
- Machine learning
Key Contributions
The lab has made significant discoveries in:
- Molecular and biomechanical aspects of microvascular disease
- Development of computational models for disease treatment testing
- Creation of predictive machine learning algorithms for microvascular disease diagnosis
Recent Notable Research
Their latest work includes:
- Machine learning applications in cardiovascular pregnancy physiology
- Expanding understanding of coronary microvascular disease in metabolic conditions
- Development of automated analysis techniques for coronary Doppler echocardiograms
- Investigation of vascular aging and sex differences
Professional Background
Dr. Trask completed his:
- Physiologist and pharmacologist training at Wake Forest University
- Postdoctoral training in cardiovascular physiology at Nationwide Children's
- Currently holds FAHA and FCVS designations
Contact Information: Phone: (614) 355-5760 Fax: (614) 355-5725 Location: Center for Cardiovascular Research, Abigail Wexner Research Institute, WB4135, 700 Children's Dr Columbus, 43205
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