Rebecca Levit, MD receives a five-year, $2.2 million RO1 grant to fund research on heart attack treatments targeting immune system The National Institutes of Health has awarded Rebecca Levit, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology, a five-year, $2.2 million RO1 grant for her cardiovascular research lab. Levit and her team will study methods to reduce the formation of an immune mechanism called neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs), which have been linked to heart disease, blood clots, atherosclerosis and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
Spoonful of sugar helps infection detection While cardiac devices provide clear benefits for patients, these procedures carry a risk of bacterial infection. To detect such infections, Emory researchers, including cardiology division director W. Robert Taylor, MD, PhD, have been exploiting the chemical properties of maltohexaose, a sugar that is taken up by bacteria, but not mammalian cells. Byron R. Williams, Jr., MD receives highest physician honor from Emory Saint Joseph's HospitalByron R. Williams, Jr., MD, associate professor in the Division of Cardiology, received the E. Napier "Buck" Burson, Jr., MD Physician Award of Distinction, the highest honor for physician service at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital.
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Emory Cardiology partners with Girls Inc. to inspire STEM interest in youthThe Division of Cardiology faculty, staff, and postdoctoral fellows participated in the second annual “summer university” STEM program organized by Girls Inc. to help inspire youth’s interest in science. During the program, the division hosted a job shadow day with hands-on activities and participated in a Heart Healthy Wednesday event. 2018 Cardiology Research DayIn June, the Divison of Cardiology hosted the 24th Annual Emory Cardiology Research Symposium, a year-end showcase of work presented by cardiology trainees working on basic science, clinical research, and translational research projects. This forum provided a valuable opportunity for trainees to present the results of their research to their peers and faculty in the division. Numerous Emory cardiologists listed in Atlanta magazine's 2018 'Top Doctors' issue In the Atlanta Magazine’s 2018 "Top Doctors" listing, 329 Emory physicians were recognized. Please join us in congratulating the 13 faculty members in the Division of Cardiology who were named this year's "Top Doctors."
2017 Department of Medicine Research Day recapSix cardiology faculty members were among the winners of the 2017 Department of Medicine Research Day - an annual event that brings together researchers from all divisions and provides an opportunity to share exciting new findings, facilitate scientific exchange, and identify potential new collaborations. George Chang, MD receives 2017 “Hidden Gem” award As part of the annual Emory University School of Medicine (SOM) Faculty Recognitions Week, SOM faculty were asked to nominate members of their departments whose outstanding contributions to Emory and beyond often go unnoticed or unrecognized. Congratulations to George Chang, MD, an assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Cardiology, who has been named the 2017 Department of Medicine “Hidden Gem.”
Cardiology Trainees Fund - help support the future of cardiology research and education The academic mission of the Emory Cardiology Training Fund (ECTF) is to provide support for educational activities for our clinical, research, and post-doctoral fellows as well as graduate students that serve to enhance learning experiences, improve teaching and presentation skills, and provide opportunities for networking and collaboration. These funds are provided by generous donors both internal and external to Emory. Over the past four years, more than 66 cardiology trainees have been able to travel to major conferences nationwide to present their research posters/abstracts. This valuable experience would not have been possible without this vital source of support. Thanks to all of our past and present donors whose generosity has notably enhanced our training and research endeavors. |