Dr. Todd Stern, Assistant Professor of Medicine, is studying the effects selenium and Vitamin E can have on prostate cancer prevention. He is conducting a clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute and coordinated by the Southwest Oncology Group in which more than 32,000 men will take part from over 400 study sites. There is already evidence from previous studies that selenium and vitamin E may be able to prevent prostate cancer, but this is the first to focus directly on the effect.

Dr. Andy Davis, Assistant Professor of Medicine conducts research on ways to reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in patients with diabetes. Traditionally physicians have focused their attention on glycemic control, despite the fact that blood pressure and lipids more strongly influence cardiovascular outcomes. In association with Lisa Vinci, MD he is conducting a study to see if group visits of diabetic patients with nurse practitioners, combined with limited case management, can empower patients to reduce their cardiovascular risk and improve their preventive practices. He is also a site principal investigator for an ongoing NHLBI trial of the home use of automated external defibrillators in patients who have suffered a previous anterior myocardial infarction (HAT).