William Cole, University of Calgary

Research

Cerebral Blood Flow Autoregulation Cytoskeleton Reorganization Goto-Kakizaki Type 2 Diabetic Rat Myogenic Response Myosin Light Chain Phosphatase Rho Kinase Phosphorylation Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat Stroke-Prone Hypertensive Rat

Latest papers

Heteromultimeric Kv1 channels contribute to myogenic control of arterial diameter.
Circulation research · 2005 · senior author

All 1 publications

Latest funding

The type 1 IP3 receptor as a critical regulator of cerebrovascular function
CIHR · 2017 · Co-investigator
$589,052
Integrin Adhesion Signaling in the Cerebral Arterial Myogenic Response
CIHR · 2014 · Nominated PI
$793,703
The Cerebral Arterial Myogenic Response in Health and Disease
CIHR · 2011 · Nominated PI
$734,090

All 4 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Heteromultimeric Kv1 channels contribute to myogenic control of arterial diameter.

Plane F, Johnson R, Kerr P, Wiehler W, Thorneloe K, Ishii K, Chen T, Cole W

Circulation research2005Senior author

DOI: 10.1161/01.res.0000154070.06421.25 PMID: 15618540

The type 1 IP3 receptor as a critical regulator of cerebrovascular function

Co-investigatorCIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Braun, Andrew P

Keywords: Blood Flow; Calcium Dynamics; Cerebral Arteries; Cerebrovascular Function; Gain-Of-Function Mutation; Ip3 Receptors

$589,052

Integrin Adhesion Signaling in the Cerebral Arterial Myogenic Response

Nominated PICIHR2014Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Cole, William C

Keywords: Cerebral Blood Flow Autoregulation; Cytoskeleton Reorganization; Goto-Kakizaki Type 2 Diabetic Rat; Myogenic Response; Myosin Light Chain Phosphatase; Rho Kinase Phosphorylation; Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat; Stroke-Prone Hypertensive Rat; Vascular Smooth Muscle; Vasoconstrictor

$793,703

The Cerebral Arterial Myogenic Response in Health and Disease

Nominated PICIHR2011Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Cole, William C

Keywords: Cerebral Blood Flow Autoregulation; Cytoskeleton Reorganization; Goto-Kakizaki Type 2 Diabetic Rat; Myogenic Response; Myosin Light Chain Phosphatase; Rho Kinase Phosphorylation; Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat; Stroke-Prone Hypertensive Rat; Vascular Smooth Muscle; Vasoconstrictor

$734,090

Molecular Basis of Calcium Sensitization in the Arterial Myogenic Response

Nominated PICIHR2009Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Cole, William C

Keywords: Calcium Sensitization; Contractile Apparatus; Myogenic Response; Myosin Light Chain Phosphatase Targeting Subunit 1; Rho-Associated Kinase; Vascular Smooth Muscle

$704,867

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Cerebral Blood Flow Autoregulation Dear Professor Cole, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Heteromultimeric Kv1 channels contribute to myogenic control of arterial diameter." (2005), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]