South Florida VA Foundation for Research & Education

Arthritis

Herman S. Cheung, Ph.D.

Research Biologist, Medical Research Service, Miami VAMC

Professor, Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami

Research Interests: Aging, Biochemistry

Current Research Studies:

Molecular Interaction Between Phosphocitrate and Calcium Crystals

The Role of Serum Response Factor in Crystal-induced Cell Activation

The Effect of Type I Collagen on Crystal-induced DNA and Metalloproteinase Synthesis

Biological Effect of BCP Crystals

Regulation of Matrix Metalloproteinases by Tumor Suppressor Protein p53

Silvina Levis, M.D.

Staff Physician, GRECC, Miami VAMC

Associate Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology, University of Miami

Research Interests: Aging, Endocrinology & Metabolism

Current Research Studies:

A Phase II Randomized Double-Blind Study on the Biopsychosocial Benefits of 17-beta Estradiol in Metastatic and non-Metastatic CaP

Soy Phytoestrogens as Estrogen Replacement - the SPARE Study