Lab of Dr. Ali Eid Page ContentLink to Dr. Eid's FMIS Profile Research AreaCardiovascular PhysiologyAlpha 2C-Adrenoceptor PharmacologyHerbal MedicineDrug DiscoveryResearch ProjectsRole of cAMP-Epac signaling in arteriolar smooth muscle phenotypeMolecular regulation of alpha-2C adrenoceptors in the human microvasculature Effect of stress on vascular smooth muscle cell biologyDrug development from natural sources, mainly plantsAnti-hypertensive herbal extracts and plant-derived compoundsSelected Publications Google scholar publications: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Pj2rOPkAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate PersonnelDr. Issa Khodr, Research AsssociateMiss Manal FardounLina HamadehDina MaalikiRachel NjeimSara NajiFarah ChaerResearch GrantsTitleRoleSourceYearInterplay between leptin and alpha2C-adrenoceptor in vascular smooth muscle during hypertension.Co-Principal InvestigatorAUB-RFA2016Cortisol-induced hypertension: a novel role for Rap1, Rho kinase and vascular alpha 2C adrenoceptor.Principal InvestigatorAUB-MPP2016A novel mechanism for cortisol-induced expression of vascular alpha 2C-adrenoceptors.Principal InvestigatorAUB-Seed2015Evaluation of the anti-neoplastic and anti-metastatic potential of annonacin against renal cell carcinoma.Principal InvestigatorQatar University2015 Awards2014Outstanding Teaching Award2014Faculty of the Year2014 Best Motivator with the most inspirational stories award2014Best Animated Demonstration of a Concept2013Teaching Excellence Award Thesis Projects (Last 5 Years)