On the first episode of Huntsman Cancer Institute's Talks with Docs, Brian Mitzman, MD, a skilled general thoracic surgeon, discusses what inspired him to specialize in robotic surgery, and what...
Updated guidelines released in 2021 have expanded on which patients should be screened for lung cancer. Thomas Varghese Jr., MD, discusses the new guidelines, explains who should consider getting screened...
Meet Nicolas Contreras, MD, a fellowship-trained cardiothoracic surgeon with a special interest in robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, esophageal surgery, complex esophageal reconstruction, and lung transplantation.
Read the recap of the fourth annual Rumel Research Symposium in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A dynamic showcase of innovative research by our talented team of students, trainees, and faculty
Learn more about Muhammad Khan, PhD, who just received a significant $231,000 grant from the American Heart Association for his innovative project on heart recovery.
Discover the lesser-told story of Clifford Kwan-Gett, MD, a physician-engineer whose unique journey led to groundbreaking advancements in the artificial heart. From humble beginnings in Australia to overcoming immigration hurdles...
SALT LAKE CITY — February is Heart Health Month, and a young Idaho boy is thriving because of a heart procedure gaining traction at Intermountain's Primary Children's Hospital.
Jen was born in London and moved to the United States at a young age to grow up in the Chicago suburbs. She received her BS from University of Illinois...
Gui was born and raised in Curitiba, Brazil, where he also attended medical school. During those years he had many national and international presentations and pursued international training opportunities and...
Forty years after Barney Clark received the world’s first permanent artificial heart, his legacy continues to inspire research into treating cardiovascular disease.
Our own Anna Dalton, APRN received the 2022 APC Excellence Award from the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. Anna is the go to APC for the CVICU...
In 1996, U of U Health first started its lung transplant program, providing life-saving transplants for patients throughout the mountain west. Now, 25 years later the program remains the only...
The Oktoberfest 22' Cardiovascular Lecture Series featured a weekly topic in a fun and interactive setting. Lectures included topics from how heart failure is different in women to cardiogenic shock...
In November of 2022, our Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program was designated as one of the specialty programs to work with the Destination Care Team. This designation will assist patients in...
The 8th annual Russell M. Nelson, MD, PhD, Visiting Professorship Lecture was held on October 6, 2022 at the Grand America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. Dr. David Fullerton...
Congratulations to all five of our seniors at the University of Utah Cardiovascular Perfusion Program who were selected as top student presentations for the 41st Annual Cardiothoracic Research and Education...
