Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
The Cardiovascular Center of Excellence is directed by Dr. John Keaney, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine and Dr. Louis Messina, Chief of Vascular Surgery. Drs. Keaney and Messina have identified several themes of interest to the Cardiovascular Center that are in alignment with UMass expertise and priorities. These include:
- Stem cell biology as a means to repair damaged hearts and blood vessels
- RNA interference to treat heart and vascular diseases, the work for which our UMMS faculty member, Dr. Craig Mello received the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine
- Genetics and genomics to identify new therapeutic targets for heart and vascular disease.
Dr. Robert Goldberg leads a team of investigators in community-based studies of natural history and primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease, heart failure, and deep venous thrombosis.
Dr. Ira Ockene leads a program focused on the prevention and management of Type 2 diabetes in underserved populations.|
Dr. Marcus Cooper, MD, a young clinical investigator is investigating therapies that promote brown versus white fat development.