Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, MD
Professor, Department of Cell Biology, Linda and David Roth Chair for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Vascular Biology · UConn Health · University of Connecticut
Quick answer: Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, MD is Professor, Department of Cell Biology, Linda and David Roth Chair for Cardiovascular Research, Center for Vascular Biology at University of Connecticut. Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, MD shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ Not accepting lab rotation students at this time for Fall 2025/Spring 2026
Research interests
The Rodriguez-Oquendo lab is studying the genetic link between healthy HDL cholesterol, heart disease, and infertility in women. This work suggests that variations within the SCARB1 gene, connected to HDL levels, are associated with heart disease risk as well as hormonal and fertility problems in women. The goal of the research discoveries is the development of methods to diagnose and, ultimately, treat heart disease and improve a woman's ability to conceive.
Selected publications (since 2023)
[2024] Endothelial Immunosuppression in Atherosclerosis : Translational Control by Elavl1/HuR. Nicholas, Sarah-Anne E; Helming, Stephen R; Ménoret, Antoine; Pathoulas, Christopher; Xu, Maria M; Hensel, Jessica; Kimble, Amy L; Heineman, Brent; Jellison, Evan R; Reese, Bo; Zhou, Beiyan; Rodriguez-Oquendo, Annabelle; Vella, Anthony T; Murphy, Patrick A bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology 2024 Aug;
[2023] Higher HDL cholesterol levels are associated with increased markers of interstitial myocardial fibrosis in the MultiEthnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Chehab, Omar; Akl, Elie; Abdollahi, Ashkan; Zeitoun, Ralph; Ambale-Venkatesh, Bharath; Wu, Colin; Tracy, Russell; Blumenthal, Roger S; Post, Wendy S; Lima, Joao A C; Rodriguez, Annabelle Scientific reports 2023 Nov; 13(1): 20115
Frequently asked questions
Is Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, MD hiring PhD students at University of Connecticut?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, MD's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Not accepting lab rotation students at this time for Fall 2025/Spring 2026.
What does Annabelle Rodriguez-Oquendo, MD research?
The Rodriguez-Oquendo lab is studying the genetic link between healthy HDL cholesterol, heart disease, and infertility in women. This work suggests that variations within the SCARB1 gene, connected to HDL levels, are associated with heart disease risk as well as hormonal and fertility problems in wo
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