Molecular Cardiology

The Division of Molecular Cardiology was created in July of 1999. The inception of this program was brought about through the combined efforts of The Texas A&M Health Science Center, College of Medicine; Scott & White; and the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. Dedicated on November 12, 1999, the center includes 8500 square feet of laboratories, offices and conference areas.

Initiation of the Molecular Cardiology Program was based on the potential to contribute to the patient care, education and research missions of the organizations. Scott & White Clinic has a full complement of residents and fellows in training. Most of these programs require an opportunity for the trainees to participate in basic or clinical research.

There are three primary functions of the program:

1. The preeminent function is to conduct original and innovative research of world-class quality.
2. The second is to serve as a core resource of scientific expertise for all of Scott & White and the Olin Teague VA and to aid staff members in establishing their own research programs.
3. The third function is to train young scientists in the laboratories of the Division of Molecular Cardiology and to participate in the training of Scott & White and Olin Teague VA physicians.

To read more about the division, see http://medtemple.hsc.tamus.edu/DMC/cvrsite/

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