American Heart Association: $2.28 Million Invested in Rhode Island Research Efforts

American Heart Association: $2.28 Million Invested in Rhode Island Research Efforts

The American Heart Association (AHA) will host a 2nd Annual Rhode Island Research Symposium at Brown University’s Alpert Medical School where the AHA will be investing $2.28 million in heart disease and stroke research conducted in Rhode Island.

The AHA is currently investing the large sum in 11 research programs at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, and Women and Infants Hospital. 

Symposium

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The Symposium will begin with a cocktail hour and presentations by Havori Chichger PhD, Elena Salmoriago-Blotcher PhD, MD, Craig Lefort PhD, Corey Ventetuolo MD, MS, and Nina Joyce MPH from 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m.

The cocktail hour will be followed by a speaking program at 6:45 p.m. that will feature Carolyn Belisle - Chair of AHA Rhode Island Board of Directors, Dr. Gus Manocchia - Chief Medical Officer Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Dr. Elizabeth Harrington - Research Overview and Application Process, and Steve Levine of The Living Heart Project by Dassault Systemes. A question and answer session will follow the speaking program, and guests are invited to see a 3D simulated heart presented by Dassault Systemes.  

Dr. Simin Liu of Brown University will also be attending the symposium.

Earlier this year, the AHA announced Liu among the first funded researchers in the Genom-Phenome Study. Liu will be supported by $500,000 over two years as he and his team pursue a wide range of topics involved with cardiovascular aging and death in diverse populations. 

AHA and The American Stroke Association

Since 1949 the AHA and American Stroke Association have invested more than $3.7 billion in heart disease and stroke research. 

The American Stroke Association is devoted to saving people from stroke — America’s No. 4 killer and a leading cause of serious disability. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent, treat and beat stroke. The Dallas-based association was created in 1997 as a division of the American Heart Association.

To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit strokeassociation.org or contact Michelle Karn at 401-451-4132 and [email protected] .