UCI Black Thriving Initiative

The Edwards Lifesciences Cardiovascular Innovation and Research Center is proud to support the UCI Black Thriving Initiative, which builds a university culture in which Black people thrive. For more information on the UCI Black Thriving Initiative, please read this important information from Dr. Douglas Haynes, Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
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Novel Artificial Intelligence Method for Assessing Echocardiograms

UC Irvine engineers have developed a novel artificial intelligence method for assessing echocardiograms that could help cardiologists more accurately determine heart function and disease. The research, led by Samueli School Professors Arash Kheradvar and Hamid Jafarkhani, was recently published in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface.

Professor Downing Finalist for Shu Chien Early Career Award

Professor Timothy Downing was a finalist in the inaugural Shu Chien Early Career Award which recognizes pre-tenured faculty who demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement.