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Center for Cardiovascular Innovation: Research & Project Management
The CCI’s research mission is to advance pediatric cardiac care through cutting-edge research studies and clinical trials. Overall, the CCI’s research aims to improve long-term outcomes by developing innovative treatments for pediatric heart diseases and conditions. By fostering research collaborations and project management agreements with leading experts in the field, the CCI remains at the forefront of pediatric cardiology. Our collaborative research and project management efforts thus benefit the scientific community as well as the many patients and families Lurie Children’s serves.
Our areas of research include:
- Congenital Heart Defects: We investigate the genetic and environmental factors which influence congenital heart defects such as ventricular septal defect (VSD), Ebstein’s anomaly, single ventricle, and tricuspid atresia.
- Heart Failure: We develop novel therapies to improve outcomes for children with heart failure.
- Electrophysiology: We research pediatric heart electrical abnormalities for better arrhythmia management.
- Cardiac Imaging: We advance diagnostic techniques to enhance precision and accuracy in pediatric cardiac imaging.
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Stem Cell Therapy: We pioneer stem cell interventions to treat congenital heart diseases.
- Ventricular Assist Devices: We innovate ventricular assist device implantation and use for transplantation, recovery, and decision management processes.
- Exercise Physiology and Testing: We implement cardiopulmonary exercise programs which enhance cardiovascular health and overall quality of life.
- Fetal Cardiac Intervention: We spearhead cutting-edge fetal cardiac interventions for the most serious congenital heart diseases.
For Patients
Our research team has a strong focus on the following conditions and academic areas:
- Congenital heart disease
- Heart failure & heart transplant
- Arrhythmias
- Genetics of cardiovascular diseases
Understand your child's heart condition, treatment options, and how clinical trials may offer new treatments.
Project Management Services for Collaborators
Collaborate with us through comprehensive project management services, including:
Start-up Assistance
Guiding new studies from inception to implementation.
IRB/Regulatory Support
Navigating regulatory approvals for ethical research practices.
Study Coordination
Ensuring seamless execution of research protocols.
Contract/Finance/Budgeting
Managing the financial aspects of research projects.
Grant Management
Assisting with grant applications and compliance.
We furthermore offer in-depth echocardiography services:
Echo Core Lab Services: Our echocardiography core lab specializes in the analysis and interpretation of echocardiographic images from clinical trials and research studies. Using state-of-the-art imaging technology and advanced analytical software, our team of echocardiologists and technicians ensures accurate and reliable data extraction. They furthermore collaborate closely with researchers, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies to evaluate cardiac function, assess treatment efficacy, and contribute valuable insights to the development of cardiovascular therapies. Our echo core lab’s commitment to precision and quality drives the CCI’s efforts to support groundbreaking advancements in cardiovascular medicine.
Contact Us
Questions or comments? Please contact Kathleen Van’t Hof, Associate Director of the CCI, at kvanthof@luriechildrens.org, or Tarek Kishawi, Clinical Research Manager of the CCI, at tkishawi@luriechildrens.org.
Join our Team!
If you are interested in joining our passionate and innovative team, please view our open positions.