Description of Research Expertise

Investigator, Multicenter Trials in the Management of Lipids and Cardiovascular Risk:

CRISP: A single arm open label study of a statin in community-based patients with cardiovascular disease. Mayo Alliance for Clinical Trials. (2000-2001)

AIM-HIGH: Trial examining the safety and effectiveness of a combination regimen of extended release niacin and simvastatin vs simvastatin alone for prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with cardiovascular disease and low HDL/high triglycerides. NIH sponsored. (2006-present; study stopped in 2011)

DAL-OUTCOMES: Multi-centered trial evaluating the efficacy, safety and clinical outcomes of treatment with dalcetrapib, a CETP modulating agent which raises HDL, in the treatment of who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome. Industry sponsored. (2009-present; recruitment complete)

ALECARDIO: Multi-centered trial evaluating cardiovascular outcomes of treatment with aleglitizar, a dual PPAR inhibitor, in the treatment of diabetics who have experienced an acute coronary syndrome. Industry sponsored. (2010-present; recruitment in progress)

Description of Clinical Expertise

Organized and performed non-invasive cardiovascular evaluation (EKG and ECHO) of the 2010 Men's World Cup Soccer Team, as directed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). 2010

Description of Other Expertise

Operation Walk: Worked in Panama with this volunteer medical service organization which performs surgery in under-developed countries. November 2009.