Research Associate Professor Miriam T. Rademaker , Our people, University of Otago, Christchurch, University of Otago, New Zealand

Research Associate Professor

BSc(Cant) PhD(Otago)

Department of Medicine
University of Otago, Christchurch
PO Box 4345
Christchurch
New Zealand

Current roles

Research Associate Professor, Department of Medicine
Co-Director, Physiology Division, Christchurch Heart Institute
Principle Investigator of physiological based studies
Member of Faculty of the Christchurch School of Medicine
Member of The Canterbury Medical Research Society
Editorial Board, American Journal of Physiology: Reg., Int.
Editorial Board, Clinical Science

Research interests

Research focus is on the integrated cardiovascular, endocrine and renal control of pressure/volume homeostasis.

Particular emphasis is placed on the role that key vasoactive hormones (such as the natriuretic peptides, adrenomedullins, endothelin and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system) play in the pathophysiology of circulatory diseases such as hypertension, myocardial infarction and heart failure, and ways of manipulating these systems in order to prevent and treat these diseases.

Over the past decade interest has widened to include the novel urocortin family of peptides, phosphodiesterase 9 inhibition and natriuretic peptide analogues engineered to have distinct vasodilatory or renal activity, as well as renal dysfunction in heart failure (one of the most important risk factors for morbidity and mortality in this disease) and novel implantable devices that may potentially be used to identify early decompensation in heart failure and to optimise anti-failure treatment.

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Publications

Templeton, E., Lassé, M., Cameron, V., Pickering, J., Kleffmann, T., Hertzberg, D., Frampton, C., Ellmers, L., Palmer, S., … Scott, N., Charles, C., … Richards, M., … Troughton, R., Rademaker, M., & Pilbrow, A. (2022). Harnessing the power of 'Omics': Discovering novel microRNA and protein biomarkers of acute kidney injury in acute heart failure. Heart, Lung & Circulation, 31(Suppl. 2), (pp. S23-S24). doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2022.05.009

Templeton, E. M., Lassé, M., Kleffmann, T., Ellmers, L. J., Palmer, S. C., Davidson, T., Scott, N. J. A., Pickering, J. W., Charles, C. J., Endre, Z. H., Cameron, V. A., Richards, A. M., Rademaker, M. T., & Pilbrow, A. P. (2022). Identifying candidate protein markers of acute kidney injury in acute decompensated heart failure. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23, 1009. doi: 10.3390/ijms23021009

Vasconcelos, I., Adão, R., Rademaker, M. T., Leite-Moreira, A. F., Fontes-Sousa, A. P., & Brás-Silva, C. (2021). Urocortins as biomarkers in cardiovascular disease. Clinical Science, 136, 1-14. doi: 10.1042/cs20210732

Rademaker, M. T., Pilbrow, A. P., Ellmers, L. J., Palmer, S. C., Davidson, T., Mbikou, P., Scott, N. J. A., Permina, E., Charles, C. J., Endre, Z. H., & Richards, A. M. (2021). Acute decompensated heart failure and the kidney: Physiological, histological and transcriptomic responses to development and recovery. Journal of the American Heart Association, 10, e021312. doi: 10.1161/jaha.121.021312

Rademaker, M. T., Scott, N. J. A., Koh, C. Y., Manjunatha Kini, R., & Richards, A. M. (2021). Natriuretic peptide analogues with distinct vasodilatory or renal activity: Integrated effects in health and experimental heart failure. Cardiovascular Research, 117, 508-519. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvaa052

Richards, M., & Rademaker, M. (2013). Urocortins. In A. Kastin (Ed.), Handbook of biologically active peptides. (2nd ed.) (pp. 1428-1436). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-385095-9.00194-9

Chapter in Book - Research

Rademaker, M. T., & Espiner, E. A. (2002). Cardiovascular hormones. In G. M. Besser & M. O. Thorner (Eds.), Comprehensive Clinical Endocrinology. (3rd ed.) (pp. 485-499). Edinburgh: Mosby.

Chapter in Book - Research

Rademaker, M. T., & Espiner, E. A. (2001). Hormones of the cardiovascular system. In L. J. DeGroot & J. L. Jameson (Eds.), Endocrinology. (4th ed.) (pp. 1791-1809). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company.

Chapter in Book - Research

Rademaker, M. T., & Espiner, E. A. (2001). The endrocrine heart. In K. Becker (Ed.), Principles and Practice of Endocrinology and Metabolism (3rd edition). (pp. 1622-1634). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.

Chapter in Book - Research

Richards, A. M., Lainchbury, J. G., Nicholls, M. G., & Rademaker, M. T. (2000). Adrenomedullin in heart failure: Biochemical curiosity or pathophysiological player? In J. J. V. McMurray & J. G. F. Cleland (Eds.), Heart Failure in Clinical Practice. (2nd ed.) (pp. 105-125). London: Martin Dunitz.

Chapter in Book - Research

Richards, M., Troughton, R., Espiner, E., Cameron, V., Ellmers, L., Pilbrow, A., Charles, C., Rademaker, M., Pemberton, C., & Yandle, T. (2013). Christchurch Heart Institute. In P. Joyce, G. Nicholls, K. Thomas & T. Wilkinson (Eds.), The Christchurch experience: 40 years of research and teaching. (pp. 68-74). Christchurch, New Zealand: University of Otago.

Chapter in Book - Other

Rademaker, M. T., & Espiner, E. (2010). Hormones of the cardiovascular system. In J. L. Jameson & L. J. De Groot (Eds.), Endocrinology: Adult and pediatric (Vol. II). (6th ed.) (pp. 2036-2052). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.

Chapter in Book - Other

Rademaker, M. T., & Espiner, E. A. (2006). Hormones of the cardiovascular system. In L. J. DeGroot & J. L. Jameson (Eds.), Endocrinology (Vol. 3). (5th ed.) (pp. 2549-2566). Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders.

Chapter in Book - Other

Journal - Research Article

Mbikou, P., Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Richards, M. A., & Pemberton, C. J. (2020). Cardiovascular effects of DWORF (dwarf open reading frame) peptide in normal and ischaemia/reperfused isolated rat hearts. Peptides, 124, 170192. doi: 10.1016/j.peptides.2019.170192

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Charles, C. J., Jardine, D. L., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2019). Adrenomedullin 2 increases cardiac sympathetic nerve activity in parallel to heart rate in normal conscious sheep. Physiological Reports, 7(10), e14096. doi: 10.14814/phy2.14096

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Scott, N. J. A., Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Espiner, E. A., & Richards, A. M. (2019). Hemodynamic, hormonal, and renal actions of phosphodiesterase-9 inhibition in experimental heart failure. JACC, 74(7), 889-901. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.05.067

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Adão, R., Mendes-Ferreira, P., Santos-Ribeiro, D., Maia-Rocha, C., Pimentel, L. D., Pinto, C., … Rademaker, M. T., … Brás-Silva, C. (2018). Urocortin-2 improves right ventricular function and attenuates pulmonary arterial hypertension. Cardiovascular Research, 114(8), 1165-1177. doi: 10.1093/cvr/cvy076

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Charles, C. J., Jardine, D. L., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2018). Systemic Angiotensin II does not increase cardiac sympathetic nerve activity in normal conscious sheep. Bioscience Reports, 38(5), BSR20180513. doi: 10.1042/bsr20180513

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Wong, L. L., Rademaker, M. T., Saw, E. L., Lew, K. S., Ellmers, L. J., Charles, C. J., Richards, A. M., & Wang, P. (2017). Identification of novel microRNAs in the sheep heart and their regulation in heart failure. Scientific Reports, 7(1), 8250. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-08574-x

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Ellmers, L. J., Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Yandle, T. G., & Richards, A. M. (2016). (PRO)renin receptor blockade ameliorates cardiac injury and remodeling and improves function after myocardial infarction. Journal of Cardiac Failure, 22(1), 64-72. doi: 10.1016/j.cardfail.2015.08.341

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Adão, R., Santos-Ribeiro, D., Rademaker, M. T., Leite-Moreira, A. F., & Brás-Silva, C. (2015). Urocortin 2 in cardiovascular health and disease. Drug Discovery Today, 20(7), 906-914. doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2015.02.012

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Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., Melton, I. C., Gutfinger, D., Eigler, N. L., Qu, F., & Troughton, R. W. (2015). Thoracic impedance measures tissue characteristics in the vicinity of the electrodes, not intervening lung water: Implications for heart failure monitoring. Journal of Clinical Monitoring & Computing, 29(1), 65-76. doi: 10.1007/s10877-014-9570-x

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Ellmers, L. J., Scott, N. J. A., Cameron, V. A., Richards, A. M., & Rademaker, M. T. (2015). Chronic urocortin 2 administration improves after cardiac function and ameliorates cardiac remodeling after experimental myocardial infarction. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 65(3), 269-275. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0000000000000190

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Rademaker, M. T., Ellmers, L. J., Charles, C. J., & Richards, A. M. (2015). Urocortin 2 protects heart and kidney structure and function in an ovine model of acute decompensated heart failure: Comparison with dobutamine. International Journal of Cardiology, 197, 56-65. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.06.011

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Charles, C. J., Jardine, D. L., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2014). Low-dose B-type natriuretic peptide raises cardiac sympathetic nerve activity in sheep. American Journal of Physiology: Regulatory, Integrative & Comparative Physiology, 307(2), R206-R211. doi: 10.1152/ajpregu.00404.2013

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., & Richards, M. (2014). Sheep for the study of the urocortins and other hormones. Cardiovascular Endocrinology, 3(1), 39-43. doi: 10.1097/XCE.0000000000000024

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2013). Interactions of enhanced urocortin 2 and mineralocorticoid receptor antagonism in experimental heart failure. Circulation: Heart Failure, 6(4), 825-832. doi: 10.1161/circheartfailure.112.000205

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Roberts, A., Trainor, K. E., Weeks, B., Jackson, N., Troughton, R. W., Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., Melton, I. C., Crozier, I. G., … Clubb, Jr, F. J. (2013). Integrated microscopy techniques for comprehensive pathology evaluation of an implantable left atrial pressure sensor. Journal of Histotechnology, 36(1), 17-27. doi: 10.1179/2046023613Y.0000000021

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Trainor, K. E., Roberts, A., Weeks, B., Jackson, N., Troughton, R. W., Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., Melton, I. C., Crozier, I. G., … Clubb, Jr, F. J. (2013). Comparative pathology of an implantable left atrial pressure sensor. ASAIO Journal, 59(5), 486-492. doi: 10.1097/MAT.0b013e31829bdffd

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Patel, K., Rademaker, M. T., Kirkpatrick, C. M. J., Charles, C. J., Fisher, S., Yandle, T. G., & Richards, A. M. (2012). Comparative pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of urocortins 1, 2 and 3 in healthy sheep. British Journal of Pharmacology, 166(6), 1916-1925. doi: 10.1111/j.1476-5381.2012.01904.x

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2012). Haemodynamic, endocrine and renal actions of adrenomedullin 5 in an ovine model of heart failure. Clinical Science, 122(9), 429-437. doi: 10.1042/cs20110483

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Rademaker, M. T., Yandle, T. G., Ellmers, L. J., Charles, C. J., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2012). Hemodynamic, hormonal, and renal effects of (pro)renin receptor blockade in experimental heart failure. Circulation: Heart Failure, 5, 645-652. doi: 10.1161/circheartfailure.112.967059

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Charles, C. J., Jardine, D. L., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, M. (2011). Urocortin 3 inhibits cardiac sympathetic nerve activity in conscious sheep. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 58(4), 418-423. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0b013e31822707a4

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Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2011). Hemodynamic, hormonal, and renal actions of adrenomedullin-5 in normal conscious sheep. Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology, 58(1), 25-31. doi: 10.1097/FJC.0b013e31821a9473

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Ellmers, L. J., Lewis, L. K., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2011). Prolonged urocortin 2 administration in experimental heart failure: Sustained hemodynamic, endocrine, and renal effects. Hypertension, 57, 1136-1144. doi: 10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.111.173203

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Melton, I. C., Richards, A. M., Frampton, C. M., Siou, J., … Troughton, R. W. (2011). Monitoring of heart failure: Comparison of left atrial pressure with intrathoracic impedance and natriuretic peptide measurements in an experimental model of ovine heart failure. Clinical Science, 120(5), 207-217. doi: 10.1042/CS20100388

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Nicholls, G., & Richards, M. (2011). Urocortin 2 sustains haemodynamic and renal function during introduction of beta-blockade in experimental heart failure. Journal of Hypertension, 29, 1787-1795. doi: 10.1097/HJH.0b013e3283493776

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Charles, C. J., Jardine, D. L., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2010). Urocortin 2 induces potent long-lasting inhibition of cardiac sympathetic drive despite baroreflex activation in conscious sheep. Journal of Endocrinology, 204, 181-189. doi: 10.1677/JOE-08-0505

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Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2010). Adrenomedullin 2 attenuates the pressor but not adrenal responses to angiotensin II in conscious sheep. Peptides, 31, 878-882. doi: 10.1016/j.peptides.2010.02.010

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2009). Urocortin 2 inhibits furosemide-induced activation of renin and enhances renal function and diuretic responsiveness in experimental heart failure. Circulation: Heart Failure, 2(6), 532-540. doi: 10.1161/CIRCHEARTFAILURE.109.861336

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Charles, C. J., Jardine, D. L., Nicholls, M. G., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2008). Urocortin 1 exhibits potent inhibition of cardiac sympathetic nerve activity in conscious sheep. Journal of Hypertension, 26(1), 53-60.

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2008). Hemodynamic, hormonal, and renal actions of adrenomedullin 2 in experimental heart failure. Circulation: Heart Failure, 1, 134-142. doi: 10.1161/circheartfailure.107.755504

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., Nicholls, M. G., & Richards, A. M. (2008). Urocortin 2 combined with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition in experimental heart failure. Clinical Science, 114(10), 635-642. doi: 10.1042/CS20070364

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Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2007). Urocortin 1 modulates the neurohumoral response to acute nitroprusside-induced hypotension in sheep. Clinical Science, 112, 485-491.

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Davis, M. E., Pemberton, C. J., Yandle, T. G., Fisher, S. F., Lainchbury, J. G., Frampton, C. M., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, M. (2007). Urocortin 2 infusion in human heart failure. European Heart Journal, 28(21), 2589-2597.

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Davis, M. E., Pemberton, C. J., Yandle, T. G., Fisher, S. F., Lainchbury, J. G., Frampton, C. M., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2007). Urocortin 2 infusion in healthy humans: Hemodynamic, neurohormonal, and renal responses. JACC, 49(4), 461-471.

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Rademaker, M. T., Charles, C. J., & Richards, A. M. (2007). Urocortin 1 administration from onset of rapid left ventricular pacing represses progression to overt heart failure. American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology, 293, H1536-H1544. doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00377.2007

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Charles, C. J., Prickett, T. C. R., Espiner, E. A., Rademaker, M. T., Richards, A. M., & Yandle, T. G. (2006). Regional sampling and the effects of experimental heart failure in sheep: Differential responses in A, B and C-type natriuretic peptides. Peptides, 27(1), 62-68. doi: 10.1016/j.peptides.2005.06.019

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Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2006). Apelin-13 induces a biphasic haemodynamic response and hormonal activation in normal conscious sheep. Journal of Endocrinology, 189(3), 701-710.

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Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., & Richards, A. M. (2006). Hemodynamic, hormonal, and renal actions of adrenomedullin-2 in normal conscious sheep. Endocrinology, 147(4), 1871-1877.

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Charles, C. J., Rademaker, M. T., Richards, A. M., & Yandle, T. G. (2006). Plasma urocortin 1 in sheep: Regional sampling and effects of experimental heart failure. Peptides, 27, 1801-1805.

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Jarvis, M. D., Rademaker, M. T., Ellmers, L. J., Currie, M. J., McKenzie, J. L., Palmer, B. R., Frampton, C. M., Richards, A. M., & Cameron, V. A. (2006). Comparison of infarct-derived and control ovine cardiac myofibroblasts in culture: Response to cytokines and natriuretic peptide receptor expression profiles. American Journal of Physiology: Heart & Circulatory Physiology, 291, H1952-H1958. doi: 10.1152/ajpheart.00764.2005

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