Professional Resources
As internationally known leaders in valvular heart disease, our team of physicians shares their research findings through presentations, digital resources, publications, and more.
Accelerating Research through MHIF's International Scholar Program
Research Scholar, Valve Science Center
The Valve Science Center team hosts full-time research scholars for a period of at least two years. Scholars develop significant expertise in designing and executing clinical studies, and previous scholars in the program have been very successful in publishing and securing clinical residency/fellowship training positions. More information
Research in Action
MHIF Valve Science Center physicians from the Minneapolis Heart Institute® are renowned leaders across all disciplines. Accomplishments from our world-class research physician partners include:
Participated in 12 early feasibility studies
Which are only available at select centers worldwide (typically less than 5)
Enrolled 648 patients
In 58 clinical trials of valvular heart disease
Published 238 papers in peer-reviewed journals
Published 6 books in cardiovascular disease and given 225 presentations at international meetings
Served 8 times as national principal investigator
And 8 times as a member of the executive committee or steering committee for clinical trials
Performed 21 live demonstrations
Of heart valve therapy for audiences of national and international scientific meetings
Grand Rounds
The Valve Science Center is a key and regular contributor to Grand Rounds, our physician and healthcare professional education program.
