CHRU

The Cardiovascular Health Research Unit (CHRU) is a joint program of several departments in the University of Washington School of Medicine and the School of Public Health. We aim to develop and apply knowledge to prevent morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. Through the collaborative efforts of organizations and researchers based locally, nationally, and internationally, we develop innovative approaches not only to discover new biology through biomarkers and genomics, but also to evaluate the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disorders... Our research is funded primarily by the National Institutes of Health, particularly the National Heart Lung Blood Institute. We also receive funds from other federal agencies, such as the US Food and Drug Administration, and from non-profit organizations such as the American Heart Association, Locke Charitable Foundation, and Medic One Foundation... The CHRU conducts epidemiologic, genetic, pharmacoepidemiologic,..

Also known as: Cardiovascular Health Research Unit

Primary location: Seattle United States