Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Christie Ballantyne, professor of medicine and chief of cardiology, has been elected to the Association of University Cardiologists. Founded in 1961, the association is an organization that is limited to an active membership of 125 academic cardiologists from the United States, elected by their peers. The group meets once per year in January for a two-day session of scientific interchange. The members traditionally are the leaders and best investigators in American cardiology who shape the course of research and training in cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Mark Entman, professor of cardiovascular research, has been selected by the International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in Cardiovascular Science, Medicine and Surgery. Dr. Entman will receive this award at the Cardiovascular Forum to be held in Orlando, Fla. Aug. 31 - Sept. 2, 2017.
Latest CVRI News
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- Human Genome Sequencing Center acquires new sequencer
- HeartCare study tests genetic risk of cardiovascular disease
- Baylor researchers receive nearly $2.7 million in CPRIT grants
- Baylor leads collaborative effort to recruit surgeon-scientists
- Dr. Mary Dickinson named Dean of Research
- Baylor researchers receive nearly $2.7 million in CPRIT grants
- HeartCare study tests genetic risk of cardiovascular disease
- Human Genome Sequencing Center acquires new sequencer
- Decreased levels of a protein kinase leads to atrial fibrillation
- Baylor genomics teams partner to provide COVID-19 testing for Houston area
- Novel mechanism connects SPEG, RyR2 and atrial fibrillation
- Baylor receives NIH funding for center to model rare genetic diseases
CVRI News Archive
- Dr. Mary Dickinson named Dean of Research
- Baylor leads collaborative effort to recruit surgeon-scientists
- Seventh Annual Cardiovascular Research Institute Symposium held April 10, 2019. View event recap and award winners.
- Drs. Tina Shah and Salim Virani Interviewed on ACC re CANTOS and CANVAS trials.
- Join BCM Heart Walk team and get info at Aug. 24 kick-off event
- The Rankings are Out! Texas Children's Hospital/Heart Center is #2 in the Nation and Best in Texas - U.S. News and World Report
- Dr. Biykem Bozkurt, Professor of Medicine and CVRI Co-Director, receives American College of Cardiology Gifted Educator Award
- Dr. Daniel Penny Honored with Cardiology Award
- Seminar Series
- CVRI Member featured in YouTube Video for his Research in Growing Heart Muscle Substitutions
