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American Heart Association-Bugher Foundation Centers for Molecular Biology in the Cardiovascular System

H E Morgan1, S R Paul

  • 1Sigfried and Janet Weis Center for Research, Geisinger Clinic, Danville, Pa 17822-2601.

Circulation
|January 15, 1995
PubMed

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The American Heart Association-Bugher Foundation partnership successfully trained scientists in cardiovascular molecular biology. Trainees are advancing in academia, publishing research, and securing funding.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Biology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Scientific Training Programs

Background:

  • Established in 1985, the American Heart Association (AHA) and Bugher Foundation partnership aimed to create Centers for Molecular Biology in the Cardiovascular System.
  • The program's objective was to recruit and train medical professionals in molecular and cellular biology techniques for cardiovascular research.

Observation:

  • Six Centers were established (three in 1986, three in 1991), involving 110 trainees by June 1994.
  • The 1986 Centers trained 77 individuals, who formed the primary cohort for evaluating program success.

Findings:

  • By June 1994, 88% of trainees remained in academic medicine, with 54% achieving higher academic ranks.
  • A significant percentage of trainees published research (79% in science, 66% in molecular biology) and 36% secured external funding.

Implications:

  • The AHA-Bugher Foundation Center program effectively cultivates cardiovascular scientists.
  • Trained scientists are actively applying molecular biology to both fundamental and clinical cardiovascular challenges.
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