Overview
Dr. O’Connor’s research interests include: acute heart failure; co-morbidities in heart failure; clinical trials; biomarkers; and novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches for the treatment of heart failure.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine
·
2016 - Present
Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology,
Medicine
Recent Publications
Promoting Representation in Heart Failure Clinical Trials: Recommendations from the Heart Failure Collaboratory.
Journal Article JACC Heart Fail · June 3, 2025 Full text Link to item CiteInertia Is Not an Option: Laying the Foundation for a Consensus on the Assessment of Kidney Function in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.
Journal Article J Card Fail · June 2025 Full text Link to item CiteThe Future of Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Event Adjudication.
Journal Article JACC Heart Fail · May 2025 Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Duke-UNC Clinical Hematology and Transfusion Research Career Development Program
ResearchMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2006 - 2019STICHES
Clinical TrialCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2011 - 2019GUIDing Evidence Based Therapy Using Biomarker Intensified Treatment (CCC)
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2012 - 2017View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Maryland, College Park ·
1983
M.D.