Author: Beth Mathisen

The Quest for a Heart Attack Cure

“Our dream is to build a cure for heart attacks,” says David Bishop, a materials scientist and director of CELL-MET.  Read about the astounding progress coming out of the NSF CELL-MET ERC. Read more

New Miniature Heart Could Help Speed Heart Disease Cures

The interdisciplinary team at CELL-MET engineered a tiny living heart replica, nicknamed the miniPUMP. While no bigger than a US postage stamp, this device packs a punch. The team says the innovation will allow them to better analyze the impact of heart disease, and test the potential effectiveness and side effects of new treatments. Read […]