Janos G. Filep
Professor
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
University of Montreal
Canada
Biography
2000: Honorary Professor, Albert Schweitzer International University, Geneva, Switzerland 2003: Medal for Science and Peace, Albert Schweitzer International University, Geneva, Switzerland 2004: Recognition as one of the 'Great Minds of the 21st Century' in Medicine by the American Biographical Institute, Raleigh, NC, USA 2004: Recognition as one of the '2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century', International Biographical Center, Cambridge, England 2009: Presidential Who is Who (Medical Research), Long Island City, NY, USA 2010: Gold Medal for Canada, Medical Research, The American Biographical Institute
Research Interest
Interests: Vascular immunology, inflammation (vascular reactions). The regulation of interactions between leukocytes and endothelial cells (mediators, adhesion molecules, etc.). Dysfunction and endothelial damage. NO / peroxynitrite. Regulation of the activation of inflammatory cells. Anti-inflammatory substances (lipoxins, antiflammins, C-reactive protein). Septic shock. Ischemia-reperfusion injury. Domain: Cardiology / Cardiovascular Therapy - Immunology - Pharmacology. Methodology: Clinical - Fundamental. Pathology: Immune Disorders - Cardiovascular Diseases - Respiratory Diseases.
