INTERNAL MEDICINE RESEARCH
CMRU
Cardiometabolic Research Unit
CMRU aims to understand the complex relation between cardiovascular disease and metabolism.
Unique areas of research focus include the role of the natriuretic peptide system in cardiometabolic health, identifying novel biomarkers, mechanisms of obesity-related cardiac dysfunction, as well as understanding social determinants in cardiometabolic disease.
Recent News & Discoveries
CMRU's Inaugural Lecture Series on Novel Therapeutic Approaches to HFpEF
The lecture series was launched with Marat Fudim, MD, MHS, an Associate Professor in the Division of Cardiology at Duke University, serving as the first guest speaker. Dr. Fudim shared valuable insights on innovative treatments for HFpEF. He emphasized the urgency of addressing HFpEF on a national level and highlighted the importance of managing comorbidities to enhance treatment effectiveness. Dr. Fudim also discussed how the growing availability of monitoring devices is being leveraged for patient treatment, increasingly in remote settings. He concluded by underscoring the significance of cardiometabolic drugs as transformative treatments tailored to specific patient categories and types.
Our Harbor-UCLA Practicum in Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Experience
Our team focuses on understanding how 'Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction' (HFpEF) impacts patients, using Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) as a key tool. This practicum will help us improve our lab's efficiency and hopefully uncover new insights that can directly benefit patient care. We aim to bridge the gap between research and practice, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals with HFpEF.
CMRU launches its own analytical wet lab and biorepository!
Designed, and renovated within 4 months, the CMRU Analytical Laboratory opened its doors in early 2023. The Multi-PI clinical research laboratory facility is equipped to provide the latest technology and clinical testing services to UTSW investigators.
How do you develop a cohesive, effective team?
Building a highly efficient, openly collaborative, strategic, and creative team within a short time presented an ideal opportunity for a team-centered exercise to establish a positive, inclusive culture that drives innovation
Meet the PIs
Thomas J. Wang, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Donald W. Seldin Distinguished Chair in Internal Medicine
Ambarish Pandey, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
Division of Cardiology
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