Michigan Biology Of Cardiovascular Aging
Educating Future Leaders to Run Ingenious Research

Educating and training junior faculty and future leaders to run cutting-edge research is at the heart of M-BoCA.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Michigan Biology of Cardiovascular Aging Center is to advance scientific understanding of the mechanisms driving cardiovascular aging and age-related heart diseases. Through collaborative and inclusive research, we investigate how biological aging influences cardiovascular health, integrate insights from diverse disciplines, and foster partnerships across the scientific community. Our goal is to discover novel therapeutic strategies that improve cardiovascular outcomes and promote healthy aging for all.

Education

Educating and training junior faculty and future leaders to run cutting-edge research is at the heart of M-BoCA.

Research

Michigan Biology Of Cardiovascular Aging program is made up of various research labs that share a common ground of Cardiovascular Aging research.

People

We are focused on aging and cardiovascular disease that enhances collaborative research knowledge between team members, and others.

M-BOCA VIRTUAL SEMINAR SERIES
Inflammation-Resolution Signaling in HFrEF and HFpEF

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
12:15pm-1:15pm 

Ganesh Halade, PhD
Associate Professor, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Heart Institute, Morsani College of Medicine
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida

A multidisciplinary science program to foster research collaborations, mentoring, networking, and education in the area of aging and cardiovascular disease via monthly public lecture series, visiting speakers, an annual symposium, and more.

Join us for the next M-BoCA Virtual Seminar, Tuesday, May 20th from 12:15pm-1:15pm featuring speaker Ganesh Halade, PhD presenting with the title “Inflammation-Resolution Signaling in HFrEF and HFpEF". Please see the meeting information below.

Join us at the Frankel Cardiovascular Boardroom, FCVC #5321.
 

M-BoCA lectures have just been approved for CME credit! The Activity Report will be posted the day of the lecture with a QR code so you can now claim CME credit!

If you have any questions about the seminar, email [email protected].

Ganesh Halade

Ganesh Halade, PhD

Cutting-Edge Research at the Heart of M-BoCA
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Lecture Series Schedule

Explore groundbreaking insights into cardiovascular health from esteemed experts, unraveling the mysteries of heart function, disease mechanisms, and innovative therapies.

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Annual MBoCA Symposium

Each year M-BoCA hosts a large-scale symposium to bring even greater cardiovascular and aging collaboration to the University of Michigan. This year's symposium will be on Tuesday, October 8th in the Danto Auditorium at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center from 9am-2pm. More details on the symposium page.

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Michigan Biology of Cardiovascular Aging (M-BoCA) is a multidisciplinary science program focused on aging and cardiovascular disease that enhances collaborative research knowledge between established investigators, team members, and others whose work and interests closely relate. Educating and training junior faculty and future leaders to run cutting-edge research is at the heart of M-BoCA.
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