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The
Mathis
Laboratory

The Research Lab of Dr. Keisa Mathis

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About

MEET DR. MATHIS,
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

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Dr. Keisa Mathis is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Physiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Take a moment to meet Dr. Mathis and the rest of our team, learn about our research, explore research opportunities and much, much more!

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OUR CURRENT
RESEARCH

Blood Pressure

Neuroimmune mechanisms involved in the  pathogenesis of hypertension and other chronic inflammatory diseases

What is the role of functional nervous and immune system communication in health and disease? -- Studies funded by the National Institutes of Health

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Seasonal and

environmental factors that influence lupus

How does our environment impact the progression of lupus and other autoimmune and chronic inflammatory disorders?

Doctor and Patient

Ultrasound therapy for lupus nephritis

Can renal inflammation in lupus be suppressed and controlled by ultrasound therapy? -- Studies funded by the Department of Defense

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Sex and gender as a biological factor in the development of chronic  autoimmune inflammatory diseases

Why are females more prone to developing lupus?

SELECTED
PUBLICATIONS

Read about our integrative physiology research that focuses on the control of renal inflammation in chronic inflammatory diseases like hypertension and lupus

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Speaking

SERVICE AND
OUTREACH

MatLab Outreach for All

MatLab Outreach for All

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Research, Teaching/Mentoring, and Service... these are our strengths!

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$6M+

GRANTS &
OTHER FUNDING
OBTAINED

25

MANUSCRIPTS,
REVIEW ARTICLES
& EDITORIALS

~100

K-12 CLASSROOM VISITS,
OUTREACH & MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

~50

NATIONAL &
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES

*All as of September 2023
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