Research

Laboratory research in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery includes the use of computer modeling to investigate the mechanisms of valvular heart disease progression; lung cancer immunotherapy; and long-term assist for pulmonary and cardiac problems. Transplantation investigations include heart and lung preservation studies and novel approaches to detect lung transplant rejection.

Research Labs

• Cardiothoracic Core Lab

Active Clinical Trials

• A Facilitated Access Program to Provide Everolimus (RAD) Maintenance for Patients Completing Therapy in RAD Trials in Solid Organ Transplantation
  Principal Investigator(s): Takushi Kohmoto, MD, PhD
  Status: Active, not recruiting
  [ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00149981]
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• Interagency Registry for Mechanically Assisted Circulatory Support (INTERMACS)
  Principal Investigator(s): Takushi Kohmoto, MD, PhD
  Status: Recruiting
  [ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT00119834]
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