The CCVR brings together internationally recognized cardiovascular scientists who combine their efforts and resources to establish a center of excellence in research.

The overall mission of the Center is to advance areas of excellence in cardiovascular science at UIC through a platform of collaborative, multidisciplinary and state-of-the-art research, and in so doing, to provide world-class training for the coming generations of basic and clinician scientists in the field. In this manner the CCVR enables discovery of fundamental mechanisms of cardiovascular disease to be translated into clinical research and ultimately, clinical utility.

The CCVR is significantly involved in the advanced training of pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellows in cardiovascular and related fields. Additionally, the Center is actively involved in public service activities in collaboration with the American Heart Association and other organizations to promote better lifestyles and the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Reprint from Illinois Medicine (Summer 2011): Download PDF