Current Concepts in Cardiovascular Biology

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This lecture course explores the pathogenic mechanisms that underlie cardiovascular disease the leading cause of death in the United States and other industrialized countries. This course covers foundational principles of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology with special emphasis on topics related to the CVCs Signature Programs and Affinity Groups. Unique features of the course include the integration of basic and clinical research intentional pairing of pre-doctoral students with post- doctoral fellows’ presentations by students and fellows on selected topics and a section on Current Topics in Cardiovascular Sciences such as racial inequity COVID19 and social determinants of health. In addition to advancing education in cardiovascular biology and pathophysiology major goals are to increase knowledge in translational medicine and enhance peer-to-peer mentoring. Notes Summary of explicit expectations and timelines for trainees Students are expected to: 1) complete four 6-week research rotations, 2) choose a laboratory for their PhD research by March of the first year in graduate school, 3) complete the core didactic IDP and Physiology course curriculum by the end of the second year in graduate school, 4) fulfill the requirements for the PhD Qualifying Examination by the end of the second year in graduate school, 5) form an approved dissertation committee before the start of the Fall semester in Year 2, 6) provide an approved dissertation outline within 6 months after completing the Qualifying Exam, 7) attend and present research at regional or national meetings each year beginning at the end of the second year in graduate school, 8) complete the PhD within 5 years after matriculation, and 9) publish two (2) or more peer-reviewed, first-authored manuscripts with a minimum of at least one accepted at the time of graduation.