Robert A. Kloner
MD, PhD
Chief Science Officer and Scientific Director of Cardiovascular Research
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robert.kloner@hmri.org |
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Dr. Kloner has spent more than 40 years running nationally and internationally known cardiovascular research programs – in some cases building them from the ground up – …
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Dr. Purcell joined HMRI in 2021 to pursue two passions: her research on intracellular signaling pathways involved in cardiovascular disease, and training and nurturing the …
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Dr. Dai joined HMRI in 2015 as part of Dr. Kloner’s cardiovascular research team. Specifically, his research focuses on cardioprotective strategies, searching to benefit …
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As a molecular biologist at HMRI, Dr. Shi studies the mechanisms of cardioprotection. Her recent work focuses on cardioprotective agents to preserve organ function and improve …
Read MoreMichael Harrington
MB, ChB, FRCP
Scientific Director of Neurosciences
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michael.harrington@hmri.org |
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Dr. Harrington established our Molecular Neurology Program upon joining HMRI in 1998. Ever since, he and his team have been recruiting and studying research participants, …
Read MoreAlfred Fonteh
PhD
Neurosciences, Senior Research Biochemist – Lipidomics/Proteomics
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alfred.fonteh@hmri.org |
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Dr. Fonteh joined HMRI in 2001, bringing with him a deep-seated interest in the interactions of drugs with membrane lipids, receptors and enzymes. Using methods developed at …
Read MoreXianghong Arakaki
MD, PhD
Neurosciences, Research Scientist, Electrophysiology
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xianghong.arakaki@hmri.org |
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Dr. Arakaki joined HMRI in 2007, developing a keen interest in translational research between animal models and humans. She is investigating the underlying mechanisms of …
Read MoreAnju Vasudevan
PhD
Scientific Director, Angiogenesis and Brain Development; Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
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anju.vasudevan@hmri.org |
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Dr. Anju Vasudevan joined HMRI in 2020 to advance neurovascular research (www.hmri.org/neurovascular/), …
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Throughout his career, Dr. Kaufman has passionately pursued efforts to reduce the effects of surgical trauma on his patients through early adoption of new technologies, …
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Dr. Golan has been part of HMRI's colorectal research team since 2020. As a physician dedicated to providing excellent patient care, her research has focused on improving …
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Dr. Tong is a world-leading hepatologist with more than 40 years of service to people suffering from liver disease. Myron’s research efforts include the natural history and …
Read MoreRobert A. Kloner
MD, PhD
Chief Science Officer and Scientific Director of Cardiovascular Research
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robert.kloner@hmri.org |
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publications |
Dr. Kloner has spent more than 40 years running nationally and internationally known cardiovascular research programs – in some cases building them from the ground up – …
Read MoreDr. Purcell joined HMRI in 2021 to pursue two passions: her research on intracellular signaling pathways involved in cardiovascular disease, and training and nurturing the …
Read MoreDr. Dai joined HMRI in 2015 as part of Dr. Kloner’s cardiovascular research team. Specifically, his research focuses on cardioprotective strategies, searching to benefit …
Read MoreAs a molecular biologist at HMRI, Dr. Shi studies the mechanisms of cardioprotection. Her recent work focuses on cardioprotective agents to preserve organ function and improve …
Read MoreMichael Harrington
MB, ChB, FRCP
Scientific Director of Neurosciences
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michael.harrington@hmri.org |
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Dr. Harrington established our Molecular Neurology Program upon joining HMRI in 1998. Ever since, he and his team have been recruiting and studying research participants, …
Read MoreAlfred Fonteh
PhD
Neurosciences, Senior Research Biochemist – Lipidomics/Proteomics
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alfred.fonteh@hmri.org |
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publications |
Dr. Fonteh joined HMRI in 2001, bringing with him a deep-seated interest in the interactions of drugs with membrane lipids, receptors and enzymes. Using methods developed at …
Read MoreXianghong Arakaki
MD, PhD
Neurosciences, Research Scientist, Electrophysiology
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xianghong.arakaki@hmri.org |
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Dr. Arakaki joined HMRI in 2007, developing a keen interest in translational research between animal models and humans. She is investigating the underlying mechanisms of …
Read MoreAnju Vasudevan
PhD
Scientific Director, Angiogenesis and Brain Development; Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
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anju.vasudevan@hmri.org |
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Dr. Anju Vasudevan joined HMRI in 2020 to advance neurovascular research (www.hmri.org/neurovascular/), …
Read MoreThroughout his career, Dr. Kaufman has passionately pursued efforts to reduce the effects of surgical trauma on his patients through early adoption of new technologies, …
Read MoreDr. Golan has been part of HMRI's colorectal research team since 2020. As a physician dedicated to providing excellent patient care, her research has focused on improving …
Read MoreDr. Tong is a world-leading hepatologist with more than 40 years of service to people suffering from liver disease. Myron’s research efforts include the natural history and …
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