Overview
Cardiothoracic Transplantation Laboratory
The Cardiothoracic Transplantation Laboratory at Stanford Medical School was founded in the early 1960's by transplantation pioneer Dr. Norman E. Shumway to develop and refine the orthotopic cardiac transplant model. Innovative thinking, skillful application of surgical technique, as well as dedication and perseverance towards achieving difficult goals, have been a trademark of this laboratory since its inception. From the first long-term surviving cardiac transplant performed by Dr. Shumway's Stanford team in 1968 to the development of new immunosuppressive agents in the 1970's, the first successful heart-lung transplant in 1981, and the ongoing development of cutting-edge technology including gene therapy and stem-cell models, the Stanford Cardiothoracic Transplantation Laboratory has remained one of the world's pre-eminent labs in the increasingly complex and dynamic field of cardiothoracic organ transplantation and transplant immunology. More »
Cardiovascular Institute
The mission of Stanford Cardiovascular Institute is to develop and pioneer integrative strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat and ultimately eliminate cardiovascular diseases. At Stanford, the Cardiovascular Institute is forging common goals, an integrative culture and shared language to unite basic science and clinical researchers with practitioners and educators to tackle fundamental questions about and solutions for cardiovascular disease, treatment, and prevention. More »
Clinical Trials
Stanford clinician scientists are engaged in a wide variety of clinical trials investigating new approaches to preventing and treating conditions and diseases. The variety of therapies being studied range from new pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices to behavioral and biotechnology therapies. These trials are done in close collaboration with scientists and physicians from many areas of expertise across Stanford University. To insure the highest ethical standards are maintained the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for oversight of all studies. More »
