Research Interests
- Clinical trials (both early and late phase); clinical database and registry-based research including comparative effectiveness
- Evidence-based practice and emerging technologies in critical care and cardiovascular surgery including transcatheter valvular and aortic aneurysm treatments, prevention of vein graft failure, value-based protocols, and perioperative care
- Quality improvement and best practices in adult cardiac surgery including treatment options for valvular heart disease, aortic aneurysm, enhanced recovery, and coronary heart disease
Fellowships, Gifts, and Supported Research
Andrew Foster Young Investigator Award ·
2010
- 2011
Awarded by: Foundation for Advancement of CVT Critical Care
Research in the perioperative care of cardiac and thoracic surgical patients
National Institutes of Health training grant T32-HL069749 ·
2009
- 2011
Awarded by: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Research program in cardiovascular disease
Vanderbilt Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery Medical Student Research Grant ·
2004
- 2005
Awarded by: Vanderbilt University
Laboratory research developing an ovine model for detection of mechanical heart valve strut fracture
Princeton Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Thesis Grant ·
2001
- 2002
Awarded by: Princeton University
Research in avian disease and population dynamics
Princeton Dean of the College Research Grant ·
2000
- 2001
Awarded by: Princeton University
Laboratory research in ecology and speciation biology