Over the last 70 years, IU School of Medicine faculty have contributed to pivotal clinical research. That work has led to understanding the mechanics of fibrillation and defibrillation, the development of echocardiography and the pathogeneses and molecular mechanisms associated with heart failure. Our contributions to clinical research have helped inform how cardiologists can better care for patients at various stages of cardiovascular disease and we continue to discover new pathways to guide the profession. Many of our clinical faculty are recognized internationally for their research and clinical contributions.
Our interdisciplinary team conducts research that integrates imaging, informatics, pathology and engineering to develop novel diagnostics and therapeutics. With dedication to rigorous enrollment procedures, participants receive thorough explanations of risks and benefits before participating in clinical studies.
Studies can range from federal-funded investigator-initiated clinical trials to industry-sponsored clinical trials and foundational/non-profit-sponsored clinical trial research, like those made available through the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. Our current federally funded research includes those supported by the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Defense.
