Dr Yvonne Couch - Angiogenesis

Dr Yvonne Couch, narrates her blog written for the Dementia Researcher website. Angiogenesis is the formation of new blood vessels - this process involves the migration, growth, and differentiation of endothelial cells, which line the inside wall of blood vessels. Todays blog by Yvonne is all about Angiogenesis, a bit of history and a bit of how angiogenesis after brain injury and in old age may contribute to brain health. Find the original text, and narration here on our website. https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/guest-blog-angiogenesis/ -- Dr Yvonne Couch is an Alzheimer's Research UK Fellow at the University of Oxford. Yvonne studies the role of extracellular vesicles and their role in changing the function of the vasculature after stroke, aiming to discover why the prevalence of dementia after stroke is three times higher than the average. It is her passion for problem solving and love of science that drives her, in advancing our knowledge of disease. Yvonne has joined the team of staff bloggers at Dementia Researcher, and will be writing about her work and life as she takes a new road into independent research. _____________________________________________________ Enjoy listening? We're always looking for new bloggers, drop us a line. http://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk