WELCOME

Welcome to the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) in the College of Medicine of the Texas A&M Health Science Center. Our major objective is to discover and disseminate new knowledge about the heart and blood vessels in normal and disease states. Discovery with an emphasis on human health requires basic and clinical research; therefore our research team consists of basic scientists and physician/scientists from a wide variety of fields and disciplines. To facilitate research today and for future generations, the CVRI provides an environment for the training of undergraduates, medical students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and residents. Dissemination of new knowledge is made possible by publication in major medical journals and in monographs and books focusing on the cardiovascular system. The contributions of our faculty to the medical literature can be found on their individual web pages. CVRI scientists have made significant discoveries in the areas of blood vessel and heart function, angiogenesis, exercise biology, heart failure, atherosclerosis, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes. CVRI research in these areas is funded by the National Institutes of Health, American Heart Association and other granting agencies. This web site provides a comprehensive view of the people, programs and resources that are the foundation of the Cardiovascular Research Institute. I hope you enjoy your journey through it.

Harris J. Granger, Ph.D.
Director