Center for Cardiovascular & Chronic Care

The Center aims to provide state-of-the-art technology-assisted interventions, integrated training and career development activities, broad dissemination and implementation of research findings, and targeted health policy initiatives.

The Center works to significantly reduce cardiovascular health disparities through community engagement, scientific investigation, education, and policy initiatives. It supports the education, training, and mentoring of new investigators; provides administrative and mentoring services and support to Center investigators; and disseminates findings, data, and resources.

Our goals

• Provide an infrastructure dedicated to advancing nursing science to improve the cardiovascular health of vulnerable populations

• Foster a new generation of nursing scholars engaged in interdisciplinary/transprofessional research in the area of cardiovascular health promotion for vulnerable populations

• Enhance the translation and dissemination of research in the area of cardiovascular health among vulnerable populations