Heart Institute researchers focus on identifying the origins of cardiovascular pathology and use that knowledge to stop its progression. The divisions of Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery and Molecular Cardiovascular Biology comprise the Heart Institute, merging research, medical, surgical, anesthesiology and patient services arms into one unit guided by a single strategic mission and vision. Learn about our most significant findings from 2022 and view grant funding and division statistics in this year's Research Annual Report.

Statistics at a Glance

Research and Training

• Faculty: 75
• Joint Appointment Faculty: 4
• Research Fellows and Post Docs: 28
• Research Graduate Students: 4
• Total Annual Grant Award Dollars: $15,331,708
• Total Annual Industry Award Dollars: $2,253,885

Clinical Activities and Training

• Staff Physicians: 3
• Clinical Fellows: 29
• Inpatient Encounters: 623
• Outpatient Encounters: 27,151