The goal of the NextGen Cardiovascular, Muscle & Metabolism Science Seminar is to highlight transdisciplinary precision research taking place in cardiovascular, muscle and metabolism fields; provide opportunities for collaboration among researchers to build their own research efforts; and promote clinical/researcher activity across the University of Missouri System and our partners.

For questions about this event, please reach out to Mackenzie Lynch.

"Role of Transglutaminase 2 in the Pathogenesis of Obesity Associated Arterial Stiffening"

Speaker: Guido Lastra Gonzalez, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine, MU School of Medicine
MU Health Care Endocrinologist

Date: Monday, April. 14, 2025, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Tom and Linda Atkins Family Seminar Room, Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building

*Zoom option available 

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About the Speaker

Dr. Guido Lastra Gonzalez, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Columbia, MO. Dr. Lastra Gonzalez has extensive experience in Thyroid Disorders. He received his medical degree from National University of Colombia and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is affiliated with University of Missouri Health Care - Columbia, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, and Capital Region Medical Center.