Lacy Alexander’s research utilizes the human cutaneous circulation to examine the underlying signaling mechanisms mediating microvascular dysfunction in diseases, as well as the influence of drug-interventions.
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Recent Publications
The Future of Our PhD Programs: Are We Giving Our PhD Students What They NEED?
Braun, B. & Alexander, L. M., Feb 2025, In: Kinesiology Review. 14, 1, p. 7-12 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Heat extremes and cardiovascular diseases: a scientific statement of the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions, Association for Acute Cardiovascular Care, European Association of Preventive Cardiology, Heart Failure Association, European Heart Rhythm Association of the ESC, the ESC Council on Hypertension, the ESC Council on Stroke, and the ESC Working Group on Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy
Chaseling, G. K., Uchmanowicz, I., Bäck, M., Miró, Ò., Tokmakova, M., Ljungman, P., Laukkanen, J., Bruno, R. M., Ntaios, G., Rocca, B., Jay, O., Alexander, L. M., Kenney, W. L. & Moons, P., Aug 7 2025, In: European Heart Journal. 46, 30, p. 2950-2958 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Intermittent hand and forearm immersion in 20°C water attenuates thermal, cardiovascular, and perceptual strain in older adults during heat stress
Cottle, R. M., Fisher, K. G., Leach, O. K., Conroy, D. E., Alexander, L. M. & Kenney, W. L., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Experimental Physiology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Low-dose ASA therapy does not alter core or skin temperature during hot-dry or warm-humid heat stress (PSU HEAT project)
Fisher, K. G., Leach, O. K., Cottle, R. M., Alexander, L. M. & Kenney, W. L., May 2025, In: Physiological reports. 13, 9, e70375.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Altered Blood Pressure Reflexes in Women With Endometriosis
Williams, A. C. & Alexander, L. M., Sep 1 2025, In: Hypertension. 82, 9, p. 1469-1479 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Longitudinal measurements of NO-mediated vasodilation and physical activity over 1 yr following endometriosis excision surgery: a passive experiment
Williams, A. C., Content, V. G., Atha, R. E., Dave, A., Riley, K. & Alexander, L. M., Aug 2025, In: Journal of applied physiology. 139, 2, p. 438-443 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Salsalate negatively impacts microvascular function in women with endometriosis
Williams, A. C., Content, V. G. & Alexander, L. M., Apr 2025, In: American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 328, 4, p. H915-H922Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Inhibition of nuclear factor-jB activation improves non-nitric oxide-mediated cutaneous microvascular function in reproductive-aged healthy women
Content, V. G., Williams, A. C. & Alexander, L. M., Aug 2024, In: American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 327, 2, p. H364-H369Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The effect of prescription and over-the-counter medications on core temperature in adults during heat stress: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hospers, L., Dillon, G. A., McLachlan, A. J., Alexander, L. M., Kenney, W. L., Capon, A., Ebi, K. L., Ashworth, E., Jay, O. & Mavros, Y., Nov 2024, In: EClinicalMedicine. 77, 102886.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Holistic approach to care for patients with endometriosis
Molina, A., Carter, A., Alexander, L., Davé, A. & Riley, K., Aug 1 2024, In: Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 36, 4, p. 266-272 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Financial Hardship and Age-Related Decrements in Kidney Function among Black and White Adults in the Midlife in the United States Study
Surachman, A., Harhay, M., Santos, A. R., Daw, J., Alexander, L. M., Almeida, D. M. & Coe, C. L., Jun 1 2024, In: Psychosomatic medicine. 86, 5, p. 431-442 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Platelet aggregation response to cyclooxygenase inhibition and thromboxane receptor antagonism using impedance aggregometry: A pilot study
Williams, A. C., Fisher, K. G., Alexander, L. M. & Kenney, W. L., Aug 2024, In: Physiological reports. 12, 16, e70002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Quantification and interpretation of nitric oxide-dependent cutaneous vasodilation during local heating
Wolf, S. T., Dillon, G. A., Alexander, L. M., Kenney, W. L. & Stanhewicz, A. E., Nov 2024, In: Journal of applied physiology. 137, 5, p. 1418-1424 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Back to the future
Alexander, L. M., Jul 2023, In: Journal of applied physiology. 135, 1, p. 1-2 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
Nitric oxide-mediated cutaneous microvascular function is not altered in middle-aged-to-older adults following mild SARS-CoV-2 infection: A pilot study
Dillon, G. A., Wolf, S. T., Williams, A. C., Kenney, W. L. & Alexander, L. M., Jun 2023, In: Physiological reports. 11, 11, e15704.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review