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
Department News
2026 Frankel CVC SURF Symposium: Nathan Navarre
Congratulations to Nathan Navarre for his outstanding presentation at the 2026 Frankel CVC SURF end-of-summer symposium!
Health Lab
More than half of U.S. adults now qualify for statins under new guidelines
Cholesterol-lowering medicines called statins can reduce heart attack and stroke risk decades later; a study finds millions more people should be taking them.
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.
Health Lab
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.
Health Lab
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.
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
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds - Satish Raj, MD, MSCI, FRCPC
Satish Raj, MD, MSCI, FRCPC, professor at UCalgary, presents on "Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS): What is it? What Should I Do Now?"
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds - Jonathan Gabison
Dr. Jonathan Gabison, clinical assistant professor of family medicine, presents "Obesity Pharmacotherapy in 2026: Agents, Evidence, and Access."
Frankel CVC Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds - William Truesdell, MD
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM, William Truesdell, MD will be presenting a Frankel CVC Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds titled: Photon Counting CT in Cardiovascular Imaging.
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds - Yu (Ray) Zuo, MD, MS
Ray Zuo, MD, professor of Rheumatology, presents "From Antiphospholipid Syndrome to the General Population: Decoding the Role of NETs in Thromboinflammation."
Internal Medicine Grand Rounds - Anna Kovalszki, MD
Anna Kovalszki, MD, clinical associate professor of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, presents "Evaluation and Management of Eosinophilia."
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.
Patient Care
Learn about patient care at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center.
