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The autonomic nervous system regulates essential bodily functions, from heart rate and blood pressure to digestion. Advancing our understanding of these complex processes requires collaboration among researchers around the world, and a University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine faculty member will help lead those efforts.
Carie Boychuk, PhD, has been appointed to the Council of the International Society for Autonomic Neuroscience (ISAN), where she will serve as regional representative for North America.
ISAN is an international scientific organization dedicated to advancing research and education in autonomic neuroscience. In her new role, Boychuk will represent North American researchers and contribute to efforts to strengthen scientific collaboration and advance understanding of the autonomic nervous system.
Boychuk’s research focuses on the neural mechanisms that regulate cardiovascular and metabolic function. Her appointment recognizes her contributions to the field and provides an opportunity to help shape its future through international scientific leadership.
“While I have worked to increase the visibility of autonomic neuroscience in the United States, I am thrilled to extend those efforts internationally,” Boychuk said. “This position allows me to continue my passion for bringing researchers together, fostering collaboration, and creating opportunities for the exchange of ideas that deepen our understanding of autonomic function.”