When a heart attack strikes, the body scrambles to repair the damage. A critical part of this process involves cardiac fibroblasts (CF), specialized cells that help maintain the heart’s structure. But when these cells become overactive, they can produce too much scar tissue. This excess production leads to cardiac fibrosis—a major contributor to heart failure. […]
In recognition of its tradition of exemplary scholarly activity, the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine (CCOM) held its annual Celebration of Excellence in Research, Scholarship, Teaching, and Service on Monday, adding eight faculty with appointments in the Department of Internal Medicine across its Wall of Scholarship, naming Impact Scholars, and presenting […]
Once again, the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has generously supported the research efforts of our faculty. This year, five Internal Medicine faculty members have received VA Merit grants. The awardees have shared details about their projects below. Mary E. Wilson Professor of Internal Medicine – Infectious Diseases Professor of Epidemiology Extracellular vesicles from […]
Fellow authors and colleagues gathered together last month to celebrate Long-Sheng Song, MD, Professor in Cardiovascular Medicine, and his study’s publication in Science’s online platform. Dr. Song’s publication revealed that the fragmentation of the protein junctophilin-2 can regulate genes and prevent heart failure following cardiovascular stress. “We have long known that this protein is a […]
Late last month, the Carver College of Medicine hosted a ceremony to honor those faculty members who have been recently promoted to Professor. Nine departments, their chairs, and Dean Robillard celebrated nearly twenty members, four of whom are members of Internal Medicine. Friends and family members were also on hand to applaud their loved one’s […]
Every week it seems we have another cause to celebrate our faculty’s success in obtaining research funding. Some of the most gratifying to me are those achieved by a faculty member in the early stages of his or her career. I am pleased to share the news that Dr. Ryan Boudreau, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular […]