Expert Clinical Research Team

Our team of seasoned clinician-scientists brings extensive expertise and dedication to advancing medical research. Collaborating with large institutions such as Parkland Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center, we have access to dedicated clinical patient cohorts, ensuring robust and impactful studies that directly benefit patient care. The Co-Principal Investigators are backed by a comprehensive team consisting of clinician scientists, clinical research coordinators, and research associates. This team functions as a cohesive unit to convert innovative ideas into translational research, aiming to significantly impact the critical areas of cardiometabolic disease burdens.

The Cardiometabolic Research Unit (CMRU) has a proven history of excellence in initiating, attracting, retaining, and successfully completing a wide array of projects, spanning both local initiatives and multi-center collaborations. The unit's strong reputation and expertise in the field are evidenced by its ability to secure prestigious grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), federal agencies, and non-profit organizations, as well as its successful execution of industry-sponsored trials.