Gregory Watkins, MD

Research & Grantsmanship 

  Funded Research Project (CI)

• An Ex Vivo model of carotid stenosis: Evaluation and comparison of estimated stenosis by MR Angiography, CT, Fluroscopy / DSA, and Direct Measurement of Cross-sectional Area. ( 7/2006 - 7/2008 )

• Direct Intrahepatic Portosystemic Schunts ini Patients with Anatomic Contraindications to Traditional TIPS. ( 7/2006 - 7/2007 )

• Corona Mortis ( 7/2005 - 7/2007 )

• Hepatorenal Syndrome and Refractory Ascites Are Associated with Nitric Oxide Over-Production. ( 7/2004 - 7/2005 )

• Prevention of Contrast Induced Nephropathy with Infusion of Dexmedetomidine Versus Placebo:  A single Center Prospective Randomized Placebo Controlled Study.  Dorotta I. ( 7/2008 - Present )