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Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory
Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, DirectorThe Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory performs research to identify the underlying genetic basis for inherited susceptibilities to cardiomyopathy, as well as investigates genetic and environmental determinants for response to therapy, prognosis, and risk of arrhythmias. Several projects are ongoing and include:
- Identify new genetic etiologies for cardiomyopathy in children.
- Characterize the type and frequency of mutations in gene associated with cardiomyopathy in children of different ages.
- Identify genetic factors that modify the severity and progression of ventricular dysfunction and arrhythmias in children with cardiomypathy.
Pediatric Heart Transplant Study Registry
Linda J. Addonizio, MD, DirectorThe primary purpose of this study is to identify risk factors for certain outcomes (mortality, retransplant, coronary artery disease, rejection, and infection) in pediatric heart transplant patients in order to advance the state of knowledge regarding pediatric heart transplant. All patients less than 18 years old who are listed for cardiac transplant with UNOS through our institution are enrolled in this registry.
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry
Linda J. Addonizio, MD, Principal InvestigatorThe Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry is an ongoing registry funded by the National Institutes of Health and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Its purpose is to describe the epidemiologic features and clinical course of selected cardiomyopathies in patients aged 18 years or younger and to promote the development of etiology-specific treatments.
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