Cutaneous vascular and sudomotor structure and function in health and disease

This work helps us learn why some people cope better with heat or exercise than others, and how health conditions can affect the body’s ability to stay cool and function properly. 

Research

Our research explores how the skin helps regulate body temperature and blood flow, especially during exercise and in different environments (like heat or cold).

Two key systems are involved:

• the tiny blood vessels in the skin (which control how heat is released)
• the sweat glands (which help cool the body)

We study how these systems work in healthy people and how they may change in individuals with certain health conditions. By using advanced techniques to measure skin blood flow and sweating, we aim to better understand how the body responds to physical activity and environmental stress.