Vascular Biology logo. Editorial Board member Prof. Jaap van Buul Keynote speaker at BMVBS 2026 "With a little help from my friends: the vasculature as immune modulator" 23 April 2026 | 11:35 - 12:05 Published by Bioscientifica logo.

Prof Jaap van Buul is a keynote speaker at BMVBS 2026!

🗓 April 22–23 - Birmingham
🧬 Subject: “With a little help from my friends: the vasculature as immune modulator”
⏰ 11:35–12:35 - Leukocyte Transmigration & Endothelial Barrier Regulation session

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🌟 VB Q1 Spotlight 🌟

Our first quarter of publications for 2026 are now live.

This quarter features research on HIF1α in atherosclerosis, BMP signaling in ECFCs, endothelial Trio in angiogenesis, and a meeting report from the Australasian Summit.

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One of the top read Vascular Biology articles:

“Atherosclerosis: an overview of mouse models and a detailed methodology to quantify lesions in the aortic root” by van der Vaart et al.

It highlights key mouse models and practical methods for lesion measurement.

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We are pleased to announce two new members to the Redox Experimental Medicine Editorial Board!

🔴 Dr. Katarzyna Goljanek-Whysall

🔴 Dr. Mathieu Cinato

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Welcome to the REM team!

How do endothelial cells coordinate cytoskeletal remodeling during angiogenesis?🔬

A new study by Jeffrey Kroon et al. shows the RhoGEF Trio protein is involved in endothelial sprouting and vascular development.

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Vascular Biology logo. Top Cited Paper. PDF of Vascular Biology publication: 'Penile cavernous sinusoids are Prox1-positive hybrid vessels'

Check out this highly cited research paper: Penile cavernous sinusoids are Prox1-positive hybrid vessels – by Sarah Schnabellehner et al.

This study reveals unique structure, lymphatic-like function & potential targets for erectile dysfunction.

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In a recent study, Nadine Z Großmann et al. identify vascular bed-dependent BMP signalling differences in human ECFCs, driven by differential ALK2 expression and distinct sprouting responses.

A valuable contribution to angiogenesis and vascular regeneration research.

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Hypoxia signalling in macrophages may have only a minor impact on atherosclerosis progression.

New research by Nathalie Dehne & Katrin Schröder finds transient early protective effects of HIF1α, but limited long-term influence on plaque burden.

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Today #FEBRURAY11 we celebrate the contributions of women and girls advancing research and innovation in our field and across global scientific community.

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A new meeting report by Kazuhide S Okuda et al. focuses on highlights from the 2025 Australasian Summit on Vascular Biology & Microcirculation - covering vascular pathology, (lymph)angiogenesis, inflammation, cerebrovascular biology, and emerging therapeutic targets.

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How do pressure and flow work together to shape endothelial cell fate?

New research by Christina J Mandrycky et al. shows hydrostatic pressure modulates shear-stress signalling in a dose-dependent manner, with conserved roles in vascular development.

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A new systematic review links higher methylarginine levels (ADMA, SDMA, L-NMMA) to vascular aging, endothelial dysfunction & increased cardiovascular risk.

Could these molecules be biomarkers of vascular aging?

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📢 The 2025 issue of Vascular Biology is now complete! 🎉

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Thank you to all our contributors!

Thank you to everyone in our VB community for your contributions, insights, and support throughout 2025. Best wishes for 2026 from Vascular Biology!

How do angiolymphatic pathways contribute to placental disease?

This latest review by Seetu Palo et al. explores emerging biomarkers beyond sFlt-1/PlGF and their potential role in understanding preeclampsia, fetal growth restriction, & other complications.

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New review by Paolo Madeddu, Styliani Goulopoulou, & David Wambeke explores how endothelium-derived hyperpolarization integrates with nitric oxide & prostacyclin signaling, highlighting human tissue kallikrein-1 as a multimodal therapeutic strategy for microvascular disease.

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We would like to welcome two new Senior Editors to the Vascular Biology Editorial Board!

- Laura Parma, PhD - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Munich, Germany

- Florent Allagnat, PhD - Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland

Welcome to the VB team!

We are in Leuven, Belgium for the Joint Dutch Belgium Vascular Biology Conference! 🇧🇪🇳🇱

Come find our booth to learn about publishing your research, and take part in our pipette game. Our new top score is 19! 🌟

Could lipocalin 2 be key to promoting blood vessel growth after ischemia?
L. Zhang et al. explore how LCN2 deficiency impairs angiogenesis in vivo and in vitro.
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NEW RESEARCH: Pharmacological and immunohistochemical characterization of dopamine D4 receptor in human umbilical artery and vein
By Pedro Renato Guazzelli et al.

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Read this recently published article: 'Serum tissue plasminogen activator after cycling with blood flow restriction ' By Josh B Landers et al.

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Read this latest study on the 'Protection of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells using different preservation solutions' by Julia H E Houtzager et al.

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🌟 NEW RESEARCH 🌟

'Lack of intracranial atherosclerosis in various atherosclerotic mouse models' by Diewertje I Bink et al.

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