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Our population health researchers use complex data and technology to characterize, explain and/or influence health outcomes throughout our communities. Health is seen as being influenced by multiple factors including biologic, genetic, behavioral, social, and environmental.

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At the forefront of cancer research

Cancer research delves broadly into many aspects of biomedical science. Our work in this diverse field focuses on developing new methods to improve diagnosis and treatment of the most common and deadly cancers.

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Developing new drugs and devices for cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is the most prominent killer in the United States after cancer. Our work focuses on new drugs and devices to correct heart beat disorders, treat and prevent heart attacks and strokes, and avert heart failure.

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Gaining a more intimate understanding of clinical issues

We also investigate autoimmune disorders, regenerative medicine, infectious disease, neurological and gastrointestinal disorders, as well as population health—all with the goal of improving patients’ health and well-being.

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Scott Dessain, MD, PhD, creates first rapid diagnostic test to distinguish Delta from non-Delta variants, provides basis to test for future strains

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