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Institute of Engineering in Medicine IEM
  1. IEM
  2. IEM Members
  3. Centers
  4. Cardiac Biomedical Science and Engineering Center (CBSEC)
  5. CBSEC Mission Statement

Mission Statement

 

CMSA Mission Statement

The Cardiac Biomedical Science and Engineering Center (CBSEC) was established in the IEM in September, 2009. The mission of the CBSEC is to synergize the expertise in cardiac research and its translation in UCSD and neighboring institutions in La Jolla to combat heart diseases, which are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. The CBSEC brings together scientists and students at the Jacobs School of Engineering, UCSD Health Sciences, neighboring institutions and industry partners to:

  • elucidate the mechanisms of pathogenesis of cardiac disease;
  • create innovative technology for cutting-edge cardiac research; and
  • develop novel strategies to improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart diseases

The CBSEC has 29 members from Bioengineering, Medicine (Cardiology), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, Rady Children’s Hospital, and the VA Medical Center. The members of this new center have a well-­‐established track record of strong interdisciplinary collaboration in cardiac biomedical science and engineering.

The mission of the Cardiac Biomedical Science and Engineering Center (CBSEC) is to synergize the expertise in cardiac research and its translation at UC San Diego and neighboring institutions, in order to combat heart diseases.