Assistant Professor J. Travis Hinson, M.D., is using the latest cellular technologies to engineer human cells to investigate the molecular mechanisms preventing human heart regeneration.
JAX predoctoral associate Anthony Pettinato has been awarded a fellowship from the American Heart Association to support his doctoral research program. He is using genetics to understand the causes of heart failure.
Human somatic cell genome editing is a promising treatment option for cardiovascular disorders, but concerns remain about the safety and efficacy of this therapeutic strategy.