Our mission is to bring together scientists from across Boston with expertise in the epidemiology of cardiovascular diseases and related health conditions, including scientists with observational, clinical trial, biological, and policy perspectives.

Mission:

A. To determine the etiologies of and effective preventive measures for cardiovascular disease.

B. To consider as outcomes coronary heart disease, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, congestive heart failure, sudden cardiac death, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, and thromboembolic disease.

C. To take advantage of complementary strengths of observational, metabolic, and clinical trial paradigms, and foster translational collaborations with animal and cellular investigations.

D. To expand understanding of cardiovascular disease determinants and prevention in both U.S. and international settings.