Research Interests
Satoru Eguchi MD PhD FAHA started his academic career as a physician scientist in Japan concentrating on cardiovascular endocrinology in 1989. His research has been specifically focused on cardiovascular GPCR signal transduction and its functional significance linked to cardiovascular diseases. In 1994, he joined the lab of Dr. Tadashi Inagami (Vanderbilt University), a highly recognized scientist in the area of renin-angiotensin research. After gaining invaluable experience, Dr. Eguchi successfully completed his postdoctoral training in 1996. His J Biol Chem (273:8890-6, 1998) publication with Dr. Inagami regarding the EGF receptor transactivation mechanism by angiotensin II (Ang II) in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) has been sited more than 400 times, which helped him become independent and obtain extramural funds. Since then, Dr. Eguchi and his research group have been recognized as one of the leading authorities of Ang II signal transduction and the functions linked to vascular pathophysiology.
Education, Training & Credentials
- Fellowship, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, 1994
- PhD, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan, 1993
- MD, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai