Frankel Cardiovascular Center Research
Committed to Excellence & Collaboration
The Frankel Cardiovascular Center is deeply committed to being the best academic heart and vascular center in the world, and to our mission to create an understanding of cardiovascular disease through collaboration between clinicians, scientists and learners.
Through the Frankel Cardiovascular Center's infrastructure support of clinical research, educational programs and the cardiovascular research network which creates community and resources in support of our extensive work in basic and translational research, we work daily towards achieving this mission.
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News & Highlights
Health Lab
How a temporary heart pump can support high risk cardiac surgery
A cardiac surgeon from Michigan Medicine offers helpful details on Impella devices.
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Treating a rare coronary artery aneurysm without open heart surgery
Cardiologists at University of Michigan Health prevented the rupture of an aneurysm in a woman’s heart and used a minimally invasive solution to avoid open heart surgery.
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A heart attack 9 days after giving birth: Mother of 4 shares her SCAD experience
A mother of four shares journey with a rare heart attack just days after birth called Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection, a leading cause of heart attacks in women under 50.
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Researchers discover what may be the root cause of preeclampsia, and how to fix it
After years of research, a large team of multidisciplinary scientists from Michigan Medicine has identified a key molecular driver of preeclampsia, and demonstrated a potential way to counteract it in both mouse models and human placental tissue.
News Release
A night of two national titles for U-M, as scientists and basketball players both triumph
On the same night that the U-M men's basketball team triumphed in the NCAA tournament, U-M cardiovascular researchers won a national tournament of science
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Failed TAVR? Heart surgeons explain TAVR explant, options and risks
As transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, gains popularity, cardiac surgeons are seeing more cases of failing valves. Two cardiac surgeons from Michigan Medicine explain TAVR explant and other surgical options.
Events
Heart Transplant & LVAD Support Group
For pre- and post-heart transplant patients and their families, as well as those who have LVADs or who are considering getting one.
Event runs January 12, 2026 - July 05, 2027
CVM Grand Rounds - Rajat Gupta, MD
University of Michigan’s Cardiovascular Medicine Grand Rounds is a lecture series aiming to present relevant clinical and academic work related to cardiovascular conditions. Michigan Medicine strives to disseminate inclusive, high-quality, meaningful information, aiding clinicians, and researchers in building upon and advancing their knowledge in this area of healthcare. After completing this activity participants will be able to apply the most relevant clinical and academic work related to cardiovascular conditions.
FFMI Industry-Ready Workshops Seminar Series - Webinar 5
Webinar 5: IP, Data, and Publications in Industry-Sponsored Research
Industry Insight to Academic Partnerships, part of a five-part webinar series from Fast Forward Medical Innovation, features a panel of 2–3 industry professionals who will share perspectives on how companies approach collaborations with academic partners. Participants will gain insight into what industry values in academic relationships, how partnerships are evaluated, and practical considerations for building strong, effective collaborations.
Heart Transplant & LVAD Support Group
For pre- and post-heart transplant patients and their families, as well as those who have LVADs or who are considering getting one.
Event runs January 12, 2026 - July 05, 2027
Heart Transplant & LVAD Support Group
For pre- and post-heart transplant patients and their families, as well as those who have LVADs or who are considering getting one.
Event runs January 12, 2026 - July 05, 2027
FCVC Innovation Webinar - Dr. Simin Gharib Lee, MD, MBA
The Frankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC) and Fast Forward Medical Innovation (FFMI) are excited to present the FCVC Innovation Webinar Series. This webinar series aims to educate and engage healthcare professionals, researchers, students, and industry stakeholders about the latest advancements, emerging technologies, and best practices in cardiovascular medicine. The series aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, inspire innovative thinking, and facilitate the translation of cutting-edge research into improved patient care.
CRN Annual Scientific Symposium
We invite you to join us for the Third Annual CRN Scientific Symposium—a day dedicated to innovative research, collaborative discussion, and community building across the cardiovascular research community. We’re especially excited to welcome our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Charles Taylor, who will share his insights and expertise. We hope you’ll save the date and be part of this exciting annual event.
Heart Transplant & LVAD Support Group
For pre- and post-heart transplant patients and their families, as well as those who have LVADs or who are considering getting one.
Event runs January 12, 2026 - July 05, 2027
Heart Transplant & LVAD Support Group
For pre- and post-heart transplant patients and their families, as well as those who have LVADs or who are considering getting one.
Event runs January 12, 2026 - July 05, 2027
Patient Care
Learn about patient care at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center.
