VernatExilMD., MBA
Pediatric Cardiology • Saint Louis, MOProfessor of Pediatrics/ Pediatric Cardiology, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
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Office
1465 Grand Blvd, Suite 5718
St. Louis, MO 63104
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Summary
- Vernat Exil, MD is currently the Medical Director of the Pediatric Heart Transplant & Heart Failure and Medical Director/ Chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Cardinal Glennon Children's, Saint Louis University. Dr. Exil is a physician scientist by training. His background in basic science research includes studies in mitochondrial fatty acid oxidation in animal models and patients. He is actively conducting basic laboratory research on the role of mitochondria and altered lipid metabolism in mouse models of inherited cardiomyopathies and heart failure.
Most recently, his research has been on the trans-generational epigenetic transmission of gestational exposure to secondhand smoke, leading to bronchopulmonary dysplasia and exacerbated allergic asthma. His work involved looking at the toxic effects of gestational exposure of tobacco products on human placenta, bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), allergic asthma in children and young adults. He is actively studying the toxic cardio-pulmonary effects of vaping products in youth (13- 17 year of age).
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 1996 - 2000
Children's Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
Universidad de Panama Faculty of MedicineClass of 1985
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2022 - 2025
IA State Medical License 2018 - 2022
NM State Medical License 2014 - 2018
TN State Medical License 2001 - 2016- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Richard D. Rowe Award in Perinatal Cardiology Society of Pediatric Research, 2002
- Outstanding Research Award in Pediatric Cardiology American Heart Association/ Council on Cardiovascular Disease of the Young, 2000
- Fellow's Basic Research Award Society of Pediatric Research, 1999
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Subsequent kidney transplant after pediatric heart transplant: Prevalence and risk factors.Lucas D G Barrett, Kelli K Ryckman, Amber M Goedken, Emily J Steinbach, Ellen van der Plas, Gary Beasley, Rabia S Khan, Vernat Exil, David A Axelrod, Lyndsay A Harshman> ;American Journal of Transplantation. 2024 Feb 29
- 3D Mitochondrial Structure in Aging Human Skeletal Muscle: Insights into MFN-2 Mediated Changes.Estevão Scudese, Zer Vue, Prassana Katti, Andrea Marshall, Larry Vang, Edgar Garza López, Kit Neikirk, Dominique Stephens, Duane D Hall, Rahmati Rostami, Jian-Qiang Sh...> ;Biorxiv. 2023 Dec 14
- 1 citationsHuman Heart Failure Alters Mitochondria and Fiber 3D Structure Triggering Metabolic Shifts.Zer Vue, Peter T Ajayi, Kit Neikirk, Alexandria C Murphy, Praveena Prasad, Brenita C Jenkins, Larry Vang, Edgar Garza-Lopez, Margaret Mungai, Andrea G Marshall, Heathe...> ;Biorxiv. 2023 Dec 14
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Other Languages
- French, Spanish
Hospital Affiliations
University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsIowa City, Iowa
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s HospitalSaint Louis, Missouri
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