OUR RESEARCHERS
Uncovering Hope.
OUR RESEARCHERS
Uncovering Hope.
HMRI's researchers are some of the brightest minds in biomedical research. Internationally known for their contributions to science, each approaches his or her work with determination, creativity, enthusiasm and perseverance. They share a common passion for improving lives—and a common contempt for the word "impossible." Tackling a daunting list of health issues that have stumped the medical community for decades, they challenge the status quo and explore new and uncharted methods of therapies and treatment. We are grateful for their freethinking, and we applaud their grit and determination. Our scientists are finding answers, seeking cures, uncovering hope—changing the world.
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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publications |
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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publications |
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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publications |
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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publications |
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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