How and why Louisville became an epicenter of cardiovascular stem cell research. By Atul R. Chugh, MD As we say goodbye to events that define Louisville’s position on an international stage with celebrations such as the Kentucky Derby, Thunder over Louisville and various other arts and social happenings, I am almost embarrassed to admit that before moving here, I had no idea…
Leadership changes announced by Cardiovascular Innovation Institute
Laman Gray, M.D., a pioneer in heart disease research and the development and use of cardiovascular assist devices and artificial organs, has been named executive director of the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute. Gray will continue in his role as medical director of CII. Roberto Bolli, M.D., has been named the scientific director and Stuart Williams, Ph.D.,…
Scientist wins American Heart Association award
Kentucky medical scientist wins AHA Achievement Award for “extraordinary contributions” to cardiovascular research Roberto Bolli, M.D., of the University of Louisville has won the American Heart Association Research Achievement Award for 2013 “for the profound and lasting impact of his extraordinary contributions to cardiovascular research.”
Patients receiving stem cell therapy showing improvement
UofL, Brigham and Women’s/Harvard researchers also report no safety issues in phase I trial Marked sustained improvement in all patients with zero adverse effects. For a phase I clinical trial, these results are the Holy Grail. Yet researchers from the University of Louisville and Brigham and Women’s Hospital today reported just such almost-never-attained data.
UofL Health Sciences Center faculty recognized for health care excellence
Seven faculty members or programs at the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center are among the finalists for the 2012 Medical News MediStar Awards. Winners will be announced at the sixth annual MediStar Awards presentation on Tuesday, May 22 at the Hyatt Regency Louisville.
From bench to bedside: NIH grant establishes cardiac clinical research center at UofL
UofL among seven sites nationwide for Cardiac Cell Therapy Research Network To paraphrase Yogi Berra: It’s déjà vu all over again – with a twist. A University of Louisville researcher known for his prowess at winning competitive grants from the National Institutes of Health has won another one – his first for clinical research.