Lab Research Tech III

The mission of the Cardiac Research Laboratory (PI Dr. Julie Phillippi) is to leverage cell-matrix mechanisms in normal physiology for the development of new and less invasive treatments for cardiovascular pathologies. To achieve this mission, our laboratory partners with cardiothoracic surgeons to leverage an abundance of clinical and surgical expertise to shape and execute clinically-relevant inquiries through basic science experimental designs. Our team of vascular cell and matrix biologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, research coordinators, physician assistants, and nurses strives to provide a dynamic interdisciplinary training environment at an important clinical, basic science, and bioengineering intersection. These facets will enable impactful basic science discoveries that translate toward innovative clinical decision making in the management of patients affected by cardiovascular disease. The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery is focused on delivering integrated care defined by outstanding clinical outcomes, cutting edge technology, world class research and scholarship, and educating surgical leaders of the future. More information can be found at https://www.ctsurgery.pitt.edu/ and https://www.ctsurgery.pitt.edu/research/phillippi-lab