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The Section of Cardiology is involved in a
wide range of basic, translational and clinical research programs that
span all of the cardiovascular sub-specialty areas. The overall goal
of cardiovascular research is to advance knowledge of the mechanisms,
diagnoses, and treatments of cardiovascular disease. The faculty conducts
 research
in our Basic Science Laboratories, Clinical Laboratories and the Clinical
Facilities. The basic research programs address such areas as cardiac
development, cardiac myocyte function, and genetic factors leading to
cardiomyopathy, endothelial function, ion channels and receptors and
lipid abnormalities. The clinical research programs compliment these
areas by providing clinical research programs in congestive heart failure
and transplantation, electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac
imaging and preventative cardiology. These and other programs provide
a unique collaborative environment between the various sub-specialties
in cardiology. In addition, the Section works closely with other specialties
within the Department of Medicine and other Departments in collaborative
programs. These Departments include Cardiothoracic Surgery, Endocrinology,
Pathology, and Molecular Medicine. |
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