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Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Failure
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
My research interest is to identify targeted therapy specific to children suffering from poor heart function. Currently, treatment of children with heart failure is based on what is done for adult patients. Important differences exist between children and adults with heart failure and our goal is to identify treatment options that are appropriate specifically for children.
Undergraduate 1993
University of Iowa (IA)
Medical Education 1998
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Residency 2002
Brown University Program
Fellowship 2005
University of Colorado (Children's Hospital Colorado) Program
For Patients:
My research interest is to identify targeted therapy specific to children suffering from poor heart function. Currently, treatment of children with heart failure is based on what is done for adult patients. Important differences exist between children and adults with heart failure and our goal is to identify treatment options that are appropriate specifically for children.
My research interest is to identify targeted therapy specific to children suffering from poor heart function. Currently, treatment of children with heart failure is based on what is done for adult patients. Important differences exist between children and adults with heart failure and our goal is to identify treatment options that are appropriate specifically for children.
For Referring Providers:
My research interests include investigation into the molecular level adaptations that occur in the setting of heart failure in children. Specifically in collaboration with colleagues in adult cardiology we are performing investigations utilizing human tissue, primary and cell models as well as various animal models to investigate mechanisms specific to the failing pediatric heart. We also are interested in identifying biomarkers of disease, especially circulating microRNAs, as they relate to risk stratification for children with heart disease. I am also active in pediatric heart transplant clinical research. I am interested in outcomes as well as evaluation and management of rejection and transplant coronary artery disease.
My research interests include investigation into the molecular level adaptations that occur in the setting of heart failure in children. Specifically in collaboration with colleagues in adult cardiology we are performing investigations utilizing human tissue, primary and cell models as well as various animal models to investigate mechanisms specific to the failing pediatric heart. We also are interested in identifying biomarkers of disease, especially circulating microRNAs, as they relate to risk stratification for children with heart disease. I am also active in pediatric heart transplant clinical research. I am interested in outcomes as well as evaluation and management of rejection and transplant coronary artery disease.
Cardiovascular Scholar Award Winner 2006
Awarded for abstract presentation titled, "Cell-specific Responses in an Apoptotic Model of Viral Myocarditis"
American Federation for Medical Research
Fern Primack Heart Who Cares Award 2009
Nominated by peers and colleagues in recognition of dedication to the Heart Institute and Cardiac patient families. Awarded by the Little Hearts Committee
Heart Institute at Children's Hospital Colorado
Medical Student Teaching Award 2010
Medical Student Teaching Award: Best Clinical Correlates.
School of Medicine Class of 2013
Top Doctor in Denver 2015
Voted a 5280 best doctor by my peers in response to the question, "Which physician would you trust to treat you and your family?"
5280 Magazine
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award 2019
University of Iowa School of Medicine
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Alumnus Achievement Award 2019
University of Iowa School of Medicine
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