Rachel C. Drew Post-doctoral research scholar Department/Institute/Center(s): - Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute
Contact Information: - Office Location: Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute
500 University Drive Hershey, PA 17033 Office Room: C4522 - Phone: 717-531-0003 ext. 287413
- Fax: 717-531-0403
- Email: rdrew1@hmc.psu.edu
Education: - Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2008
- B.Sc. in Sport and Exercise Sciences, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, 2004
Clinical Interests: Effect of bi-ventricular pacing in chronic heart failure patients on influence of muscle mechano-reflex stimulation on baro-reflex function. Research Interests: Effects of aspirin and ageing on influence of muscle mechanoreflex stimulation on baroreflex function in humans. Publications: - Drew RC, McIntyre DB, Ring C, White MJ. Local metabolite accumulation augments passive muscle stretch-induced modulation of carotid-cardiac but not carotid-vasomotor baroreflex sensitivity in man. Exp Physiol 93, 1044-1057.
- Drew RC, Bell MP, White MJ. Modulation of spontaneous baroreflex control of heart rate and indexes of vagal tone by passive calf muscle stretch during graded metaboreflex activation in humans. J Appl Physiol 104, 716-723.
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