Myocardium Infarction, Heart Regeneration, and the UW Stem Cell Center

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September theme: Cardiovascular Research

Thursday, September 14, 12:00 PM The UW-Cardiovascular Research Center: bringing together physicians and scientists for an integral understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases

Héctor Valdivia, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Cardiovascular Research Center

Tuesday, September 19, 2:00 PM Myocardium infarction, heart regeneration, and the UW Stem Cell Center

Tim Kamp, M.D., Ph.D., director of UW Stem Cell Center

Tuesday, September 26, 12:00 PM Atherosclerosis and vascular disease

Bo Liu, professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery

Jack Bontekoe, surgical resident, Cardiology Center