Vision
Effective therapies for blood vessel diseases, based on mechanistic understanding.
Mission
This vision will be accomplished through research of a group of outstanding investigators who are using cutting edge tools to understand diseases of the blood vessels.
Strategy
Strengthening and broadening of the CardioPulmonary Vascular Biology COBRE will provide the basis for new scientific collaborations, better understanding of blood vessel diseases, and improved treatments.
Rationale
Cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the US and the world. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Respiratory diseases are the 4th leading cause of death world-wide and are frequently complicated by pulmonary vasculopathy and cardiovascular co-morbidities that markedly worsen prognosis. Thus, cardiopulmonary vascular diseases are important causes of human suffering for which more effective treatments and prevention are needed.
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Providence VA Medical Center
