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Dr. Andrew Gibb, PhD

Principal Investigator

Dr. Gibb is the Principal investigator of the Gibb Lab within the Center for Cardiometabolic Science at the University of Louisville. The multidisciplinary approach of the lab has focused on metabolism, energetics, fibrosis, exercise, and mitochondrial biology in the context of cardiac remodeling in both health and disease. Dr. Gibb's work has received international recognition in the form of numerous awards and publications in some of the most prestigious journals. He is a member of the International Society for Heart Research (ISHR) and the American Heart Association (AHA) and is actively involved in leadership committees with both organizations.

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"The most exciting part of starting my own lab is forging ahead with my own ideas and training the next generation of scientists. I have found one of my favorite things about academic research is fostering creativity, excitement, and maturation of the trainees I have worked with. There is no greater joy than watching a mentee reach their full potential."

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Education & Training

Postdoc, 2018-2022

Temple University

Postdoctoral position in the lab of Dr. John Elrod working on fibroblast differentiation and cardiovascular disease.

PhD, 2012-2017

University of Louisville

PhD in Physiology and Biophysics

Dissertation: Metabolic Regulation of Myocardial

                      Adaptation to Exercise

MS, 2009-2011

Masters in Exercise Physiology

University of Louisville

BS, 2005 - 2009

Ohio University

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology

Research Instructor

2022-2023

Temple University

Research Instructor after receiving an AHA Career Development Award to begin transition to research independence.

Assistant Professor

2024 - Current

University of Louisville

Assistant Professor and research independence.

Awards

2022 / Richard J. Bing Outstanding Young Investigator Award

The most prestigous award given by the ISHR community at the World Congress, which occurs every 3 years. This award recognizes outstanding endeavors by new investigators in cardiovascular biology research activities.

2021 / Young Investigator Competition Award

This award, presented by the International Society for Heart Research (ISHR) - North American Section, was received after an oral competition of an unpublished manuscript.

2022 / AHA Career Development Award

This project award was to elucidate the role of cardiomyocyte glutamine synthesis in mediating the fibrotic response.

2019 / Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA F32 Award

This project award was to understand the role of metabolism, specifically the metabolic control of the epigenome, in cellular differentiation and the fibrotic response to cardiac injury.

2017 / John Richard Binford Memorial Award and Graduate Dean's Citation

These awards were presented during the PhD graduation ceremony in recognition of Excellence and Superior Accomplishments in Graduate Studies.

2016/ AHA Predoctoral Fellowship Award

This project award was to understand the role of metabolism, specifically glucose metabolism, in the adaptive responses associated with exercise training.

Lab Location

580 South Preston

Delia Baxter Building

Lab 409/Office 404C

Louisville KY 40202

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