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Office
3975 Robinson Rd
Newton, NC 28658Fax+1 828-466-8862
Education & Training
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterFellowship, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, 1996 - 1998
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical CenterResidency, Anesthesiology, 1993 - 1996
- Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
- Medical College of WisconsinClass of 1992
- University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMS, Biological Science, 1988
- University of Wisconsin FoundationBS, Nutritional Science, 1982
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 2003 - Present
- NC State Medical License 1996 - 2025
- WI State Medical License 2021 - 2023
- American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
- American Board of Anesthesiology Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Endowed Research Award Ellison C. Pierce, Jr., MD Merit Award APSF/ASA, 2013
- Project Award AGS/Hartford Foundation, 2007
- First Place Abstract 13 th Annual Congress on Women’s Health, 2005
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 11 citationsActivation of GPR30 improves exercise capacity and skeletal muscle strength in senescent female Fischer344 × Brown Norway rats.Hao Wang, Allan K Alencar, Marina Lin, Xuming Sun, Roberto Takashi Sudo
Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 2016-06-17 - 29 citationsActivation of GPER ameliorates experimental pulmonary hypertension in male rats.Allan K Alencar, Guilherme C Montes, Tadeu L Montagnoli, Ananssa M Silva, Sabrina T. Martinez
European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 2017-01-15 - 18 citationsCardioprotection Induced by Activation of GPER in Ovariectomized Rats With Pulmonary Hypertension.Allan K Alencar, Guilherme C Montes, Daniele G. Costa, Luiza V.P. Mendes, Ananssa M Silva
The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2018-08-10
Journal Articles
- Adenosine A 2A receptor agonist prevents cardiac remodeling and dysfunction in spontaneously hypertensive male rats after myocardial infarctionda Silva JS, Gabriel-Costa D, Sudo RT, Wang H, Groban L, Ferraz EB, Nascimento JH, Fraga CA, Barreiro EJ, Zapata-Sudo G, Drug Des Devel Ther, 1/6/2017
- Cardiomyocyte-specific deletion of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) leads to left ventricular dysfunction and adverse remodeling: A sex-specific gene pro...Wang H, Sun X, Chou J, Lin M, Ferrario CM, Zapata-Sudo G, Groban L, Biochim Biophys Acta, 1/1/2017
- Effect of age, estrogen status, and late-life GPER activation on cardiac structure and function in the Fischer344xBrown Norway female ratAlencar AK, da Silva JS, Lin M, Silva AM, Sun X, Ferrario CM, Cheng C, Sudo RT, Zapata-Sudo G, Wang H, Groban L, J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 1/1/2017
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Do sex differences in preoperative mobility, nutrition, and frailty status predict length of stay among older noncardiac surgical patients?Kim S, Edwards A, Roach CL, Rustowicz L, Marsh AP, Rejeski WJ, Kritchevsky S, Groban L, J Am Geriatr Soc, 1/1/2013
- Correlation of the Brain Medullary Metabolites N-acetyl Aspartic Acid and N-acetyl Aspartyl Glutamate With the Age Related Decline in Sensitivity for Baroreflex Contro...Diz D, Garcia-Espinosa MA, Shaltout HA, Olson J, Bourland JD, Groban L, Hypertension, 1/1/2011
- Early estrogen replacement prevents lusitropic impairment following ovariectomy in middle-aged cynomolgus monkeysGroban L, Jessup J, Register T, J Am Coll Cardiol, 1/1/2010
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Lectures
- Introduction to Geriatric Anesthesia1/1/2018
- Systolic Hypertension and Vascular Aging1/1/2018
- Diastolic Function and Cardiac Aging1/1/2018
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Other
- Perioperative Care Module in Essentials of Cardiovascular Care in Older Adults (ECCOA)Groban L, Cherr G, Dolinski S, Rich M
http://www.cardiosource.com/accis_index.asp
1/11/2009 - Understanding anesthesia and the impact of aging on the cardiovascular systemGroban L, A Geriatric Anesthesiology Curriculum
http://www.asahq.org/clinical/GeriatricAnesthesiologyCurriculum_123007.pdf
1/1/2008 - Hemodynamic, Renal and Hormonal Responses to Incremental Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF) Infusion in HumansGroban L, MS Thesis
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Press Mentions
- Oestrogen May Lessen the Severity of Covid-19 Symptoms, Scientists ClaimAugust 28th, 2020
- Estrogen May Lessen Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms in Women, Study SaysAugust 27th, 2020
Grant Support
- Does Preoperative Assessment of Nutritional Status, Mobility and Frailty Among Geriatric Patients Predict Early Postoperative Morbid Events?Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation2013–Present
- The conditional GPR30 knockout mouse: a model of female-specific cardiac agingNational Institute on Aging2012–Present
- Molecular and Biochemistry Core FacilityNHLBI2015–2020
- Estrogen/GPR30 Modulation of Cardiac RAS Metabolism in Sex-specific hypertensive heartNHLBI2015–2020
- Interplay Between Estrogen, GPR30 and Chymase/RAS in Diastolic FunctionNIA2013–2018
- Estrogen, Angiotensin-(1-7), And Diastolic FunctionNational Institute On Aging2009–2011
- Growth Hormone, Angiotensin II, And Cardiac AgingNational Institute On Aging2005–2009
- Role Of IGF-1 In Diastolic Dysfunction Of AgingNational Institute On Aging2003
Professional Memberships
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