Artificial Organs & Circulatory Assist Division
The division of Artificial Organs and Mechanical Circulatory Support is a vital part of the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute, producing the design, development and testing of artificial organ systems. The advancements made in this division have the potential to produce lasting change on the future treatment of numerous heart-related conditions, and improve the quality of life in patients.
Each artificial organ system is designed to support, repair and 
replace native body organs that are unable to function correctly on their own. All systems are tested in multiple research studies conducted at the CII, and must demonstrate reliability and compatibility when working with other bodily systems. The division, supported by numerous grants and contracts, has ongoing research projects in left ventricular support devices, myocardial recovery, chronic heart failure models, hemodynamic sensors and comparative evaluations of pulsatile vs. continuous flow systems.
Highly qualified and trained staff from a variety of medical and research backgrounds are committed to discovering new technologies and treatments to care for patients with advanced heart disease and other illnesses. The division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular surgery, along with its staff, share the same goal of the Cardiovascular Innovation Institute – to improve lives through world-class cardiovascular research and scientific discovery.
Division Leader and Principal Investigator
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