Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine for Cardiac Care by Dr. Victor Dzau – Video

Posted: March 24, 2012 at 11:44 am



22-03-2012 12:16 Dr. Victor Dzau is a physician and pioneering translational research scientist, and is widely recognized as one of the most influential medical leaders worldwide. He is currently the James B. Duke Professor of Medicine at Duke University and the President and CEO of Duke University Health System. Dr. Dzau's groundbreaking research established the curent understanding of the renin-angiotensin system, which is now known to underlie a wide range of heart and blood vessel diseases, from hypertension to heart failure. His work led directly to the development of drugs that inhibit this system, that now represent the foundation of modern medical therapy for many cardiac disorders. Dr. Dzau continues to lead an innovative and productive reseach lab, pioneering innovative stem cell and genetic treatments for heart and blood vessel diseases. Dr. Dzau has received numerous honors for his contributions to research and medicine, including the 2011 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.

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