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"Thromboxane A2 blockade attenuates ethanol-induced myocardial inflammation: Sipping from the same bottle." Originally, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption was believed to provide some protective effects on the cardiovascular system through its antioxidant properties and other constituents; this...

"Alcohol-induced gut microbial reorganization and associated overproduction of phenylacetylglutamine promotes cardiovascular disease" The mechanism(s) underlying gut microbial metabolite (GMM) contribution towards alcohol-mediated cardiovascular disease (CVD) is unknown. Herein we observe elevation...

Abstract Presented: "Ultrasound Renal Denervation Protects the Ischemic-Reperfused Myocardium in a swine Model of Hypertension and Dyslipidemia"

Dr. Sharp speaks at the 2025 American Heart Association, Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Session, Baltimore, MD. AHA BCVS is one of the largest meetings globally dedicated to fundamental and translational research in cardiovascular science. The BCVS Scientific Sessions is a unique and...

The Sharp Laboratory has joined USF, Morsani College of Medicine, Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology. We will reside at the downtown campus - USF MDD. We are also affiliated with the USFHealth Heart Institute. As the laboratory develops and grows we will seek exceptionally motivated...

"Comprehensive Echocardiographic Protocol for Pigs with Emphasis on Diastolic Function: Advantages over MRI Assessment" Swine are increasingly utilized in cardiovascular research due to their anatomical and physiological similarities to humans, particularly for studying diastolic dysfunction. While...

Abstract Presented: "Gut Microbial Metabolite Phenylacetylglutamine Leads to Cardiomyocyte Hypercontractility and Vascular Endothelial Cell Activation."

Dr. Sharp speaks at the 2025 Inaugural USF Heart Institute Symposium. Talk entitled "Microbiota, Metabolites, and Myocardium: Cardiovascular Consequences of Alcohol-Induced Gut Dysbiosis"

We are excited to welcome Kiersten to the Sharp Laboratory as an advanced research scientist! Kiersten is a native to Florida, who received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University. Kiersten has more than a decade of biomedical research experience. Kiersten has joined us as of Dec. 2023...

We are excited to welcome Trung to the Sharp Laboratory as a graduate student! Trung is a native Floridian, who received his undergradute degree from the University of Florida followed by a Master's from John's Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Trung has joined us as of Jan. 2024. Looking forward...