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UofL takes sole ownership of Cardiovascular Innovation Institute
October 7, 2019
For 13 years, the University of Louisville and Jewish Hospital have partnered in a cutting-edge research endeavor to address the No. 1 cause of death in the United States – cardiovascular disease.
UofL research on robots and autistic children expands
October 7, 2019
One University of Louisville study has found that robots can help autistic children with their emotions and behavior in the classroom. A new study aims to take that research several steps further.
UofL cardiovascular surgeon implants two patients with new heart-support device at Jewish Hospital
September 30, 2019
University of Louisville heart transplant surgeon Mark Slaughter, MD, has implanted two patients with an investigational device, the intravascular ventricular assist system (iVAS), at Jewish Hospital to improve heart function.