LHI Lecture Nov. 5, noon: Andres Hidalgo, Ph.D. “Neutrophils, the body’s pacemaker?.” 2-102 Center for Magnetic Resonance Research | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

LHI Lecture TODAY, noon: Matthew Feinstein, M.D. “Risk Factors, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Disease in Humans: Insights across the Translational Spectrum.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart #Cardiosky

LHI Lecture Oct 29, noon: Matthew Feinstein, M.D. “Risk Factors, Inflammation, and Cardiometabolic Disease in Humans: Insights across the Translational Spectrum.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart #Cardiosky

LHI Lecture TODAY, noon: Aarti Asnani, M.D. “Of Mice and Molecules: Uncovering Basic Mechanisms of Cardiotoxicity.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart #Cardiosky

RSVP by OCTOBER 24 to join UMN Cardiology for Minnesota Night at #AHA! Details at z.umn.edu/UMN-night-AHA25. #Cardiosky #UMNheart

In the latest issue of Molecular Therapy, LHI Researcher Rita Perlingeiro describes a process to generate large-scale cryopreserved PAX7-induced myogenic progenitors in accordance with the Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP). buff.ly/gZZV1ND #UMNresearch #UMNheart #Cardiosky

LHI Lecture Oct. 22, noon: Aarti Asnani, M.D. “Of Mice and Molecules: Uncovering Basic Mechanisms of Cardiotoxicity.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart #Cardiosky

Congratulations to LHI Director, Dr. Lin Yee Chen and University of WA collaborators for their new NHLBI R01 grant: Proteomic and Genomic Discovery of Targets for Atrial Cardiopathy-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes, 9/2025 - 6/2029, $5.24M. #Cardiosky #UMNheart #UMNresearch

LHI Lecture TODAY, noon: Silvio Antoniak, Ph.D. “Novel Treatments for Viral Acute Lung Injury (ALI)-associated Thrombosis.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast (no recording) #UMNresearch #UMNheart #Cardiosky

A recent article in Circulation Research highlights findings from the van Berlo research lab, indicating that the cytoskeletal protein Septin4 plays a role in the onset of cardiac fibrosis by modifying the function of calcineurin. Read the full article: buff.ly/EUNsdKG #UMNresearch #Cardiosky

LHI Lecture Oct. 8, noon: Silvio Antoniak, Ph.D. “Novel Treatments for Viral Acute Lung Injury (ALI)-associated Thrombosis.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast (this lecture will not be recorded) #UMNresearch #UMNheart #Cardiosky

Mark your calendars! The Fall 2025 Minnesota Pulmonary Hypertension Consortium is set for November 21, 2025, 5:30 to 9:00pm at the Saint Paul Hotel. More details coming soon! #UMNheart

LHI Lecture Oct. 1, noon: Lin Yee Chen, MBBS, MS, “Atrial Myopathy – A New Target for Stroke and Dementia Prevention.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

TOMORROW | Noon. ATRIA Lecture "Foundational concepts in biomedical AI" with IHI Director Constantin Aliferis, MD, PhD. Zoom only @ z.umn.edu/ATRIAlecture. #Cardiosky #MedSky #AI #DigitalHealth

Save the Date - Sept 19, 2025 | Noon. ATRIA Lecture "Foundational concepts in biomedical AI" with IHI Director Constantin Aliferis, MD, PhD. Zoom only at z.umn.edu/ATRIAlecture. #UMNheart #MedTwitterAI

New research alert! Our study in JACC: Basic to Translational Science shows that microbiota transplant therapy (MTT) is safe and feasible for patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). #PAH #PulmonaryHypertension #Research #Microbiome

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Zhang on his K08 grant for "Reverse translational multi-omics to identify treatment targets for atrial myopathy"! His mentorship team includes Lin Yee Chen and co-mentors Wei Pan, Timothy O'Connell, and Timothy McKinsey. #UMNproud #UMNresearch #Cardiosky

Save the Date - Sept 19, 2025 | Noon. ATRIA Lecture "Foundational concepts in biomedical AI" with IHI Director Constantin Aliferis, MD, PhD. Zoom only. #Cardiosky #MedSky #AI #DigitalHealth

Congratulations to Karim Azzag, PhD, winner of the Postdoc Poster Award at Cardio Palooza 16! The title of his project is “Preclinical studies of an allogeneic off-the-shelf iPSC-derived myogenic progenitor cell product in a nonhuman primate model.” #Cardiosky #UMNheart #UMNresearch

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Selma Carlson to the Division. We’re thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the expertise, energy, and dedication she will bring to our team. #cardiosky

We’re pleased to share that Dr. Rebecca Cogswell and Dr. Henri Roukoz have been recognized among Mpls. St. Paul Magazine’s 2025 Top Doctors - a testament to their outstanding clinical care and leadership. Congratulations to both on this well-deserved honor! #cardiosky #UMNheart #UMNproud

Please join us in congratulating faculty members on their recent promotions. We are grateful for their continued contributions to education, research, and clinical care. #cardiosky

Dr. Zhang brings a strong clinical foundation along with a thoughtful, team-oriented approach. We’re excited to have him on board and look forward to the valuable perspective he’ll contribute to our work. #UMNheart #Cardiosky

Dr. Henri Roukoz has been honored as a 2025 U of MN Physicians Clinical Excellence Distinguished Honoree in the Dept of Medicine. This award recognizes his exceptional clinical care, patient dedication, and contributions to advancing medicine in our community. Congratulations, Dr. Roukoz! #cardiosky

Congratulations to Dr. Sasha Prisco, selected as the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Anne Joseph Early-Career Research Award (ERA)! The award provides funding to sustain productivity & retention of early-career faculty that took FMLA time away from research. #UMNresearch #CardioSky

LHI Lecture TODAY, noon: Jane A. Leopold, M.D. “Precision Phenotyping of Pulmonary Vascular Diseases.” ROOM CHANGE: 1-110 Lions Research Building | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

Join us for the second installment of the ATRIA lecture series on May 15, 2025, from noon to 1pm in Moos 2-620. Can't make it in person? Watch live via Zoom: z.umn.edu/atria-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

LHI Lecture May 14, noon: Jane A. Leopold, M.D. “Precision Phenotyping of Pulmonary Vascular Diseases.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

LHI Lecture TODAY, noon: Sasha Prisco, MD, PhD “Modulating Intestinal Micro- and Mycobiome in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension & Right Ventricular Failure.” 1-101 MRF | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Zoom: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast (but not recorded) #UMNresearch #UMNheart

Join us for the first lecture in the ATRIA AI in Cardiology Program on May 8, 2025, from noon to 1pm at HSEC 7-150. Can't make it in person? Watch live via Zoom: z.umn.edu/atria-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

LHI Lecture May 7, noon: Sasha Z. Prisco, MD, PhD “Modulating the Intestinal Micro- and Mycobiome in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Right Ventricular Failure.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast (but not recorded) #UMNheart

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Valmiki Maharaj as the new Program Director of the UMN Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Maharaj and welcoming him to this new leadership role! #UMNheart

LHI Lecture TODAY, noon: Adrian F. Hernandez, M.D., M.H.S. “Speeding up Science: HI vs. AI!?” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

Please join us in welcoming Julie Xiong, who has joined the Med Ed/Cardiovascular team as the new Fellowship Administrator for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program. #UMNheart

LHI Lecture April 30, noon: Adrian F. Hernandez, M.D., M.H.S. “Speeding up Science: HI vs. AI!?” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

LHI Lecture TODAY, noon (Zoom Only): Julia Steinberger, M.D., M.S. “Harnessing the Power of Lifecourse Cohorts in Cardiovascular Risk.” More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Zoom Link: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

LHI Lecture April 23, noon: Julia Steinberger, M.D., M.S. “Harnessing the Power of Lifecourse Cohorts in Cardiovascular Risk.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

UMN Mini Medical School presents The Heart of Health: Attendees will gain insights from leading experts in cardiovascular care a& research at the U of MN, learning how science and innovation are shaping the future of heart health. Register now: clinicalaffairs.umn.edu/heart-health #UMNheart

LHI Lecture April 16, noon: Ki H. Chon, Ph.D. 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast (but not recorded) #UMNresearch #UMNheart

LHI Lecture April 2, noon: Sumanth Prabhu, M.D. “Alternatively Activated Macrophages Drive an Injurious Para-Inflammatory Response in Heart Failure.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

Congratulations to UMN Cardiologist and LHI Researcher Forum Kamdar, MD, PhD! Dr. Kamdar (med.umn.edu/bio/forum-kamdar) is the 2025 Recipient of the AHA International Visiting Professorship Award. #UMNresearch #UMNproud #UMNheart

Congratulations to Assistant Professor Andrea Elliott, MD for her nomination and selection for the 2024 UMMC Clinical Education Medical Staff Award! Dr. Elliott received her award at a ceremony February 27th. More about Dr. Elliott: med.umn.edu/bio/andrea-e... #UMNheart

CV Division Grand Rounds March 25, noon: Michael Blotner, MD - M&M Presentation. 299 Variety Club Research Ctr | Schedule: z.umn.edu/CVGR-schedule | *in-person only* #UMNresearch #UMNheart

Good news for the UMN Cardiovascular Division’s Pulmonary Hypertension Program! The Pulmonary Hypertension Association has re-accredited the program through 2028. #UMNproud #UMNheart

Join us at ACC.25 for UMN ACC Connect! Meet faculty/fellows, reconnect with UMN Alumni, and learn about our programs. March 29th 5-7pm @ EATALY, Chicago. RSVP required: z.umn.edu/a3g5. #Cardionerds #UMNheart

LHI Director, Dr. Lin Yee Chen, published a paper to consolidate left atrial reservoir strain's role as a key risk factor and predictor of stroke and dementia. Link to article: www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/... #UMNresearch #UMNproud #UMNheart

Join us for the 2025 Erica Martin Lecture 3/15/2025, noon. Featured speaker: Abigail May Khan, MD, MSCE of OHSU Knight Cardiovascular Institute. More details and RSVP: z.umn.edu/martin-lecture. RSVP required for in-person attendance; lecture will also be live-streamed. #UMNheart #UMNresearch

LHI Lecture March 12, noon: Melissa Gardner, Ph.D. “Oxidative Stress and the Cardiac Myocyte Microtubule Cytoskeleton.” 1-101 Microbiology Research Facility | More info: z.umn.edu/LHIlecture | Webcast: z.umn.edu/lhi-webcast #UMNresearch #UMNheart

Listen to UMNCV faculty Jamie Lohr and Bhavadharini Ramu talk about hypertension on MPR news with Angela Davis yesterday! www.mprnews.org/episode/2025... #UMNProud #UMNheart

CV Division Grand Rounds March 4, noon: Mohamed Hamdan, MD, MBA "The Role of the Baroreflexin Tachyarrythmias." 299 Variety Club Research Ctr | Schedule: z.umn.edu/CVGR-schedule | Webcast: z.umn.edu/CVGrandRounds #UMNresearch #UMNheart