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Dorothy Marie Ainsworth

Professor

Primary Research Areas

  • cardiovascular & respiratory physiology

Research Focus

  • limitations of the canine and equine respiratory system in health and disease
  • control of breathing in cursorial mammals
  • pulmonary immunology in equids
  • respiratory system biology in equids

Research Grants

  • IMMUNE DYSFUNCTION IN HORSED WITH RECURRENT AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION: THE ROLE OF AIRWAY EPITHELIUM