Supporting Cardiovascular Care and Research

Heart disease is a leading cause of death and disability nationwide, and Wisconsin communities suffer from disparities in cardiovascular disease incidence. But with your help, we can change these odds. The MCW Cardiovascular Center works with the clinical team at Froedtert Hospital to improve cardiovascular health through innovative, cutting-edge research and care. Leaders in translational research for more than two decades, MCW and Froedtert are focused on science that helps improve the prevention, detection, treatment, and cure of cardiovascular disease in children and adults.

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Our Programs

With newly enhanced programs in heart failure and heart transplant, MCW and Froedtert are poised for a new era in cardiovascular research. To offer the best patient care, we need philanthropic support for four signature programs.

Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
Cardiac Biology and Heart Failure
Cardio-Oncology
Hypertension
Precision Cardiovascular Medicine
Prevention
Redox Biology and Medicine

Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology

We’re studying the role of metabolism, blood and vascular biology, and inflammation in cardiovascular health and disease.

Cardiac Biology and Heart Failure

We’re translating fundamental discoveries in heart structure and function into better research and patient care.

Cardio-Oncology

We’re studying the impact of cancer therapies on cardiovascular health and the long-term effects on cancer survivors.

Hypertension

We’re integrating high blood pressure research at MCW and expanding communication among scientists in the field.

Precision Cardiovascular Medicine

We’re enhancing our understanding of genetic predisposition to cardiovascular diseases and personalizing treatment approaches.

Prevention

We’re coalescing investigators focused on improving cardiovascular health and reducing mortality from cardiovascular disease through behavioral lifestyle interventions.

Redox Biology and Medicine

We’re integrating and promoting research related to free radicals and oxidative and reductive stress.

Impact

170+

faculty physicians and research scientists focused on cardiovascular disease

50-to-1 investment

Every $1 invested in seed funding yields $50 of competitive funding

25+

years of innovative research

Infrastructure and Community Programs

We need infrastructure to translate our cutting-edge research into quality clinical care. Through community engagement, our research can be enhanced and our care can reach more patients—resulting in earlier detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease. With your help, we can provide patient navigation, education, and outreach to ensure the greatest impact on our patients and community.

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Recruitment

We need to attract and retain the best cardiovascular researchers and clinicians. Endowed Chair and Professorship funds will allow us to bring in top talent and provide the most effective, innovative cardiovascular research and care to southeastern Wisconsin.

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Research Seed Funding

Seed funds allow researchers and clinicians to embark on promising new research projects that can, in turn, leverage more significant federal funds. Your support will provide our talented scientists with the resources needed to further their discoveries.

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Training

Research fellows expedite the transfer of knowledge from the laboratory to the patient and are vital to our efforts to cure cardiovascular diseases. Your support can ensure these training opportunities are available to the next generation of talented physicians.

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Contact Us

Ashley Thompson

Major Gifts Director - CVC

asthompson@mcw.edu

Giving

Cardiovascular Research and Care