Dr. Imig's laboratory is dedicated to understanding the mechanisms by which certain fatty acids, called eicosanoids, influence kidney and cardiovascular function. He and his team have developed novel eicosanoid-based drugs to treat hypertension, stroke, heart attacks, diabetes and kidney diseases.
Source: https://news.uams.edu/2022/10/03/john-imig-ph-d-joins-uams-college-of-pharmacy-as-chair-of-department-of-pharmaceutical sciences/