Email: jmartin@atsu.edu Tel: 660-626-2320 Fax: 660-626-2728

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 800 W. Jefferson St. Kirksville, MO  63501

Education: University of Minnesota, 1985

Research Interests: Dr. Martin is interested in the control of the cardiovascular system (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.) by specific areas of the brain thought to be involved in blood pressure regulation. Dr. Martin's present research is focused on the posterior region of the hypothalamus, and the possible role that acetylcholine and peptides related to neuropeptide Y may play in the regulation of the cardiovascular system. When applied to the posterior hypothalamic nucleus these putative neurotransmitters evoke blood pressure and heart rate changes in conscious rats. The purpose of this research is to elucidate the mechanisms involved in these responses and to determine if there are changes in responsiveness to these neurotransmitters in hypertension.

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