What does an embryonic heart feel? How embryonic chickens can help us understand the role of blood flow in heart development

Congenital heart defects are the most common birth defect globally and occur in over 350,000 live births in the US every year. While we might assume genetics cause most heart defects, scientists have traced only about a third of congenital heart defects to genetic mutations. Instead, we now understand that physical forces from blood flow shape the embryonic heart, and that abnormal blood flow can lead to heart defects. In this talk, Dr. Kirsten Giesbrecht will share her work using embryonic chickens to study how embryonic hearts respond when blood flow is altered during heart development, using a combination of high-resolution imaging and mathematical tools. Join us on Monday, November 17th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Chapel Hill Public Library. We will serve light refreshments during the talk. This event is made possible with the support of UNC Carolina Seminars.
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PDA Research Café is a free series, organized by postdocs, to share the exciting research being carried out at UNC with the local community. All talks are delivered by engaging professionals who are leading experts in their fields of research. Talks take place on the first Tuesday of every 2nd month at  the Chapel Hill Public Library. No background knowledge is required – everyone is welcome!  
Hosted by: Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Additional Information can be found at: https://heellife.unc.edu/event/11881475