Mission statement
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To maintain a nationally and internationally recognized center of excellence in cardiovascular research and medicine.
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To facilitate the training of young scientists, including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, medical students and residents in cardiovascular research and medicine.
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To encourage the development of basic science, translational, and clinical research with funding from federal agencies and industry
News and Events
Renewal of the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
Previous Cycle (2018-2022):
- 43 Research grants $22,000,000
- Donations and Funds to the Cardiovascular Center $6,000,000
- 94 publications in leading cardiovascular journals
- 20 postdoctoral fellows, 15 graduate students, 17 Summer and rotating students
- 52 academic and industry partners
- Hosted 63 international experts
Current Cycle (2023-2028):
- Government and Institutional Grant Support $15,213,998
- Private Company and Foundation Support $196,063
Spotlight news
Dr. Uma Priya Mohan honored by the APS
- Dr. Uma Priya Mohan has been selected as one of the recipients of the 2024 NCAR Research Recognition Award for the American Physiology Summit from April 4-7, 2024, in Long Beach, CA.
- 2024 Research Recognition Award under Central Nervous System Section
Dr. Lazartigues Honored by American Heart Association
- Dr. Lazartigues selected as Associate Editor of Cardiovascular Research
- Dr. Eric Lazartigues was selected to present the 2023 Lewis K. Dahl Memorial Lecture at the American Heart Association Hypertension conference.
New Publications
- “New approaches targeting the renin-angiotensin system: inhibition of brain aminopeptidase A, ACE2 ubiquitination, and angiotensinogen” published in Canadian Journal of Cardiology (6/2023).
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