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Office of the Director
Director of the NHLBI
Dr. Gibbons is director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, at the National Institutes of Health, where he oversees the third largest institute at the NIH, with an annual budget of more than $3 billion and a staff of 917 federal employees.
Chief of Staff
Area(s) of Expertise
Comparative effectiveness research, cardiovascular imaging, racial/ethnic and gender disparities in cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular health services and outcomes research
“To successfully prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, a focus on healthcare delivery is essential to ensure that all people, including women and people of color, receive state-of-the-art care.”
Nutrition Coordinator
Area(s) of Expertise
Nutrition science, obesity, physical activity, food labeling, food technology, food safety
Center for Population Studies
Director of the Framingham Heart Study and Director of Center for Population Studies
Area(s) of Expertise
Epidemiology and genetics of hypertension, heart disease and heart failure.
We need new approaches to identify people at risk for heart disease and heart failure so that interventions can happen sooner to improve the quality and duration of life for at-risk individuals.
Division of Lung Diseases
Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Obstructive and interstitial lung diseases, sleep
Research is vital to finding interventions to relieve the devastating social and economic impact of lung, critical care, and sleep disorders on patients, their families, and the nation. The NHLBI supports research to better understand these disorders.
Director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Sleep and sleep disorders research
Oversees the support of research and research training related to sleep-disordered breathing, the fundamental functions of sleep and circadian rhythms, and sleep disorder epidemiology and clinical trials.
Deputy Director
Area(s) of Expertise
pulmonary medicine, pulmonary research
Oversees the direction and administration of numerous programs and initiatives that cut across the DLD’s diverse research portfolio in lung diseases.
Division of Blood Diseases and Resources
Deputy Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Hematology and rare blood diseases research
Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Congenital and acquired bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, hemophilia, HIV and hepatitis, and pediatric non-malignant hematology
"Blood disorders affect thousands of Americans, and the Division of Blood Diseases and Resources is dedicated to helping improve their lives through research."
Division of Intramural Research
Chief, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Group
Area(s) of Expertise
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive cardiac imaging, myocardial infarction, ischemia
Is actively involved in developing and validating new imaging technologies, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), for clinical applications. Research goals include producing practical new imaging methods suitable for diagnostic imaging of the heart for cases of myocardial ischemia and infarction.
Scientific Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Cardiac imaging, mitochondria, energy metabolism
As director of the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research, oversees more than 60 investigators who carry out the Institute's on-site basic and clinical research in heart, vascular, lung, blood, and kidney diseases.
Investigator, Center for Molecular Medicine
Area(s) of Expertise
Vascular biology, vascular disease
Oversees research that explores the biology of blood vessels, with an emphasis on the genetics that influence the remodeling of blood vessels following bypass surgery or during disease.
Clinical Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Hematology, tumor immunology, stem cell therapies
Responsible for the oversight of the clinical research portfolio of the NHLBI’s Division of Intramural Research, to ensure the Institute maintains the highest levels of scientific integrity, quality of research, and quality of care
Senior Investigator, Hematology Branch
Area(s) of Expertise
Stem cells and stem cell therapy; gene therapy
Oversees a research program that investigates how stem cells develop and differentiate into other cell types, particularly stem cells involved in the formation of new blood cells.
Chief, Center for Molecular Medicine
Area(s) of Expertise
Aging, obesity, and cellular metabolism
Oversees a research program that focuses on the role of cellular metabolism and oxidative stress in aging and age-related diseases.
Chief, Hematology Branch
Area(s) of Expertise
Human hematopoiesis, aplastic anemia and the pathogenesis and treatment of bone marrow failure; parvoviruses and immune response to virus infection; mechanisms of genomic instability
"Conducting research at the NHLBI provides me with unique chances to focus my work on rare but important conditions, such as aplastic anemia and graft-versus-host disease."
Director, Systems Biology Center
Area(s) of Expertise
Epigenetics; genome-wide mapping studies
As Director of the NHLBI Systems Biology Center, oversees a team of investigators who employ genome-wide tools and approaches to understand to understand the complex regulatory networks associated with normal development or disease.
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Medical Officer
Area(s) of Expertise
diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Hispanics; women’s health; access to and utilization of health care services by the underserved; bioethics; clinical care; endocrinology
Oversees the Hispanic Community Health Study - Study of Latinos (HCHS-SOL), the largest study to date to examine the prevalence of common heart disease risk factors—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking—within a diverse Hispanic/Latino population.
Deputy Chief
Area(s) of Expertise
Basic and early translational research in advanced technologies and surgeries for artificial hearts and assistive devices
“Advancing technologies used in medical devices and improving methods for surgeries will accelerate more effective diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.”
Associate Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Molecular imaging, nanotechnology, myocardial ischemia and reperfusion, and stem cell transplantation
“Stem cell therapies hold promise in treating and reversing cardiovascular disease.”
Program Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Psychosocial aspects of disease, including the role of social support and depression on disease risk and recovery; and assessment of health-related quality of life and psychosocial functioning in patients with heart, lung, and blood diseases
"Because social isolation and depression are risk factors for death and recurrent heart attack in heart disease patients, these psychosocial aspects of disease need to be addressed as part of an overall treatment strategy.”
Program Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, diabetes and revascularization, cardiac surgery, disparities in cardiovascular health, and use of left ventricular assist devices in advanced heart failure.
“For heart health stay active, eat well, maintain a healthy weight, don’t smoke, and know your numbers: blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol.”
Chief, Heart Development and Structural Diseases Branch
Area(s) of Expertise
Pediatric cardiology and electrophysiology, congenital cardiac genomics, and sudden cardiac death
“More research is needed to determine the best approach to prevent sudden cardiac death in youth which has a devastating impact on families, care providers, and the community at large.”
Chief
Area(s) of Expertise
Heart failure and arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, myocardial protection from ischemic insult, and resuscitation sciences.
"More fundamental, translational, and clinical research is needed to discover and develop new effective ways to detect, treat, and prevent heart failure and life-threatening heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)."
Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Cardiovascular clinical epidemiology, comparative effectiveness research, and diagnostic testing
"The cardiovascular research field must find new ways to transform itself to operate more efficiently in these lean economic times. We must strive to ensure our research dollars are being used most effectively."
Nutritional Epidemiologist and Program Director
Area(s) of Expertise
The relation of obesity to cardiovascular disease and its risk factors; behavioral interventions aimed at weight loss, maintenance of weight loss, and prevention of weight gain
"Weight loss in adults is achievable through lifestyle interventions and reduces the risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes; NHLBI is funding studies to test ways to bring these proven strategies to more people in a variety of settings."
Associate Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular development, with a particular interest in clinical and translational research in pediatric cardiovascular disease
Oversees and provides leadership for basic, translational, and clinical research on the development, maturation, and functioning of the heart throughout all stages of life.
Chief of the Women’s Health Initiative Branch
Area(s) of Expertise
Examination of epidemiologic and clinical trial data on postmenopausal hormone therapy, lipids and other biomarkers, and coronary heart disease
Oversees the Women’s Health Initiative, which was established to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women.
Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science
Nutritionist
Area(s) of Expertise
Nutrition and obesity
"Supports evidence reviews on lifestyle intervention and cardiovascular disease and provides nutritional guidance for the development of heart health materials."
Deputy Director
Area(s) of Expertise
non-communicable disease research, epidemiology, and global health
Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Cardiovascular medicine, public health science, health disparities research, and global health
Primary focus is in the application of implementation and systems science approaches to address research translation gaps in order to maximize health impact in the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and the elimination of health inequities.
Spokespeople listed in alphabetical order
Chief, Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Group
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), noninvasive cardiac imaging, myocardial infarction, ischemia
Is actively involved in developing and validating new imaging technologies, particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), for clinical applications. Research goals include producing practical new imaging methods suitable for diagnostic imaging of the heart for cases of myocardial ischemia and infarction.
Medical Officer
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
diabetes and cardiovascular disease in Hispanics; women’s health; access to and utilization of health care services by the underserved; bioethics; clinical care; endocrinology
Oversees the Hispanic Community Health Study - Study of Latinos (HCHS-SOL), the largest study to date to examine the prevalence of common heart disease risk factors—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, and smoking—within a diverse Hispanic/Latino population.
Scientific Director
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Cardiac imaging, mitochondria, energy metabolism
As director of the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research, oversees more than 60 investigators who carry out the Institute's on-site basic and clinical research in heart, vascular, lung, blood, and kidney diseases.
Deputy Chief
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Basic and early translational research in advanced technologies and surgeries for artificial hearts and assistive devices
“Advancing technologies used in medical devices and improving methods for surgeries will accelerate more effective diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.”
Investigator, Center for Molecular Medicine
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Vascular biology, vascular disease
Oversees research that explores the biology of blood vessels, with an emphasis on the genetics that influence the remodeling of blood vessels following bypass surgery or during disease.
Associate Director
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Molecular imaging, nanotechnology, myocardial ischemia and reperfusion, and stem cell transplantation
“Stem cell therapies hold promise in treating and reversing cardiovascular disease.”
Clinical Director
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Hematology, tumor immunology, stem cell therapies
Responsible for the oversight of the clinical research portfolio of the NHLBI’s Division of Intramural Research, to ensure the Institute maintains the highest levels of scientific integrity, quality of research, and quality of care
Chief of Staff
Office of the Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Comparative effectiveness research, cardiovascular imaging, racial/ethnic and gender disparities in cardiovascular disease, and cardiovascular health services and outcomes research
“To successfully prevent and treat cardiovascular disease, a focus on healthcare delivery is essential to ensure that all people, including women and people of color, receive state-of-the-art care.”
Program Director
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Psychosocial aspects of disease, including the role of social support and depression on disease risk and recovery; and assessment of health-related quality of life and psychosocial functioning in patients with heart, lung, and blood diseases
"Because social isolation and depression are risk factors for death and recurrent heart attack in heart disease patients, these psychosocial aspects of disease need to be addressed as part of an overall treatment strategy.”
Nutritionist
Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science
Area(s) of Expertise
Nutrition and obesity
"Supports evidence reviews on lifestyle intervention and cardiovascular disease and provides nutritional guidance for the development of heart health materials."
Program Director
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, diabetes and revascularization, cardiac surgery, disparities in cardiovascular health, and use of left ventricular assist devices in advanced heart failure.
“For heart health stay active, eat well, maintain a healthy weight, don’t smoke, and know your numbers: blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol.”
Deputy Director
Division of Blood Diseases and Resources
Area(s) of Expertise
Hematology and rare blood diseases research
Senior Investigator, Hematology Branch
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Stem cells and stem cell therapy; gene therapy
Oversees a research program that investigates how stem cells develop and differentiate into other cell types, particularly stem cells involved in the formation of new blood cells.
Deputy Director
Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science
Area(s) of Expertise
non-communicable disease research, epidemiology, and global health
Chief, Center for Molecular Medicine
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Aging, obesity, and cellular metabolism
Oversees a research program that focuses on the role of cellular metabolism and oxidative stress in aging and age-related diseases.
Director of the NHLBI
Office of the Director
Dr. Gibbons is director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, at the National Institutes of Health, where he oversees the third largest institute at the NIH, with an annual budget of more than $3 billion and a staff of 917 federal employees.
Director
Division of Blood Diseases and Resources
Area(s) of Expertise
Congenital and acquired bleeding disorders, clotting disorders, hemophilia, HIV and hepatitis, and pediatric non-malignant hematology
"Blood disorders affect thousands of Americans, and the Division of Blood Diseases and Resources is dedicated to helping improve their lives through research."
Chief, Heart Development and Structural Diseases Branch
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Pediatric cardiology and electrophysiology, congenital cardiac genomics, and sudden cardiac death
“More research is needed to determine the best approach to prevent sudden cardiac death in youth which has a devastating impact on families, care providers, and the community at large.”
Director
Division of Lung Diseases
Area(s) of Expertise
Obstructive and interstitial lung diseases, sleep
Research is vital to finding interventions to relieve the devastating social and economic impact of lung, critical care, and sleep disorders on patients, their families, and the nation. The NHLBI supports research to better understand these disorders.
Chief
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Heart failure and arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, myocardial protection from ischemic insult, and resuscitation sciences.
"More fundamental, translational, and clinical research is needed to discover and develop new effective ways to detect, treat, and prevent heart failure and life-threatening heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)."
Director
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Cardiovascular clinical epidemiology, comparative effectiveness research, and diagnostic testing
"The cardiovascular research field must find new ways to transform itself to operate more efficiently in these lean economic times. We must strive to ensure our research dollars are being used most effectively."
Director of the Framingham Heart Study and Director of Center for Population Studies
Center for Population Studies
Area(s) of Expertise
Epidemiology and genetics of hypertension, heart disease and heart failure.
We need new approaches to identify people at risk for heart disease and heart failure so that interventions can happen sooner to improve the quality and duration of life for at-risk individuals.
Nutritional Epidemiologist and Program Director
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
The relation of obesity to cardiovascular disease and its risk factors; behavioral interventions aimed at weight loss, maintenance of weight loss, and prevention of weight gain
"Weight loss in adults is achievable through lifestyle interventions and reduces the risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes; NHLBI is funding studies to test ways to bring these proven strategies to more people in a variety of settings."
Nutrition Coordinator
Office of the Director
Area(s) of Expertise
Nutrition science, obesity, physical activity, food labeling, food technology, food safety
Director
Center for Translation Research and Implementation Science
Area(s) of Expertise
Cardiovascular medicine, public health science, health disparities research, and global health
Primary focus is in the application of implementation and systems science approaches to address research translation gaps in order to maximize health impact in the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and the elimination of health inequities.
Associate Director
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular development, with a particular interest in clinical and translational research in pediatric cardiovascular disease
Oversees and provides leadership for basic, translational, and clinical research on the development, maturation, and functioning of the heart throughout all stages of life.
Chief of the Women’s Health Initiative Branch
Division of Cardiovascular Sciences
Area(s) of Expertise
Examination of epidemiologic and clinical trial data on postmenopausal hormone therapy, lipids and other biomarkers, and coronary heart disease
Oversees the Women’s Health Initiative, which was established to address the most common causes of death, disability and impaired quality of life in postmenopausal women.
Director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
Division of Lung Diseases
Area(s) of Expertise
Sleep and sleep disorders research
Oversees the support of research and research training related to sleep-disordered breathing, the fundamental functions of sleep and circadian rhythms, and sleep disorder epidemiology and clinical trials.
Deputy Director
Division of Lung Diseases
Area(s) of Expertise
pulmonary medicine, pulmonary research
Oversees the direction and administration of numerous programs and initiatives that cut across the DLD’s diverse research portfolio in lung diseases.
Chief, Hematology Branch
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Human hematopoiesis, aplastic anemia and the pathogenesis and treatment of bone marrow failure; parvoviruses and immune response to virus infection; mechanisms of genomic instability
"Conducting research at the NHLBI provides me with unique chances to focus my work on rare but important conditions, such as aplastic anemia and graft-versus-host disease."
Director, Systems Biology Center
Division of Intramural Research
Area(s) of Expertise
Epigenetics; genome-wide mapping studies
As Director of the NHLBI Systems Biology Center, oversees a team of investigators who employ genome-wide tools and approaches to understand to understand the complex regulatory networks associated with normal development or disease.