Primo Vascular System: Basic and Applied Research Outline

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Based on research surrounding the independent fluid-conducting system known as the primo vascular system, we have identified the main areas necessary for future research and some of the key development opportunities. Mapping, imaging, and monitoring: As the primo vascular system forms a network that extends throughout the body it is necessary to develop a comprehensive physical model and techniques for quantitatively measuring the functional characteristics thereof. This will allow for the identification of normal primo vascular system characteristics and eventually to the identification of abnormal characteristics that relate to specific health conditions and the study of various direct and indirect stimuli leading to many opportunities in the fields of diagnostics and treatment. Brain, spine, nervous system: The primo vascular system extends throughout the brain, spine, and nervous system and due to its role in regeneration is hypothesized to play a key role in the development of brain, spine, and nervous system conditions. Developing methods to see the brain, spine, and nervous system’s primo vascular system in living animals and humans will create many opportunities for research and the development of new diagnostics and treatment regimes. Cancer: The primo vascular system has been identified to form new structures on the surface of tumors and to enter the inside of tumors. It is necessary to determine how the primo vascular system influences tumor formation, growth, and spread. There are opportunities for a new cancer drug delivery path, diagnostic protocols, and a wide range of possible new treatment modalities. Aging and regeneration: The primo vascular system carries hormones and immune cells and appears to play a key role in natural body regeneration. It is necessary to determine the primo vascular systems role in physiological functions, such as immune function and regeneration. This will lead to developments in tissue engineering and biomaterials, stem cells and cellular therapy, and endocrine and immune system diagnostics and treatment. Due to the early nature of this research, it is difficult to consider all of the potential implications but our preliminary study suggests that the primo vascular system will likely have a significant impact in the future of medicine and industry.