Prof. Kim-Shapiro speaks on research at Translational Science Center with local news network

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Prof. Kim-Shapiro has conducted decades of research on nitrite and its potential applications to cardiovascular diseases. Along with colleagues, he found that far-red light – close in wavelength to infrared light, but visible to the human eye – could be used to trigger the conversion of nitrite to nitric oxide, a process that affects blood flow and clotting.

In collaboration with colleagues from the physics department and the School of Medicine and supported by Wake Forest Innovations, researchers develop ideas for novel therapeutics, vaccines, medical devices and diagnostic products.