Heart of Discovery: Celebrating 5 Years of Innovation in Translational Cardiovascular Research

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

435 N. 5th Street
Health Sciences Education Building (HSPB), C104
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix invites faculty, staff, and collaborators to recognize the fifth anniversary of the Translational Cardiovascular Research Center.

This event highlights five years of research and progress in the field of translational cardiovascular science. The center continues to focus on reducing the burden of heart disease in Arizona and beyond through advanced research and clinical collaboration.

Attendees will hear from keynote speakers Dr. Hesham A. Sadek and Dr. Roderick Tung, both nationally recognized leaders in cardiovascular medicine.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Keynote Speakers

Hesham A. Sadek, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Cellular and Molecular Medicine,
Chief, Division of Cardiology and Director, Sarver Heart Center,
Allan C. Hudson & Helen Lovaas – Endowed Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine,
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Roderick Tung, MD
Professor of Medicine, Chief, Division of Cardiology and
Director, Cardiovascular Clinical Research
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix