title: A training program in cardiovascular cell-based therapy: from the NHLBI Cardiovascular Cell Therapy Research Network.
abstract: Stem/progenitor cell-based therapies offer novel treatment for many prevalent diseases. However, most physicians are not trained or introduced to cell therapy. We describe a model of a training program aimed at empowering physician-scientists with the knowledge and skills necessary for advancing the field of cardiovascular cell therapy. To date, five full-time scholars have completed this training program, obtained a full-time academic appointment in Cardiovascular Disease, and continue to actively contribute to the advancement of cell therapy applications. Another has returned to his parent institution to complete his PhD and several part-time scholars have continued in scholarly activities in other academic programs.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Florida, 1600 SW Archer Road, PO Box 100277, Gainesville, FL 32610-0277, USA.
authors.forename: John W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Winchester
authors.forename: Ki
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Anita D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Szady
authors.forename: Domenico G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Della Rocca
authors.forename: Mustafa
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Hillary
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tassin
authors.forename: Yanfei
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Qi
authors.forename: Carl J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Pepine
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000193:education*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D064987:Cell- and Tissue-Based Therapy; D004501:Education, Medical; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D006801:Humans; D054555:National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (U.S.); D010820:Physicians; D044968:Regenerative Medicine / Q000193:education*; D033581:Stem Cell Transplantation; D014481:United States
keywords: cardiovascular; fellowship training; physician training; regenerative medicine; stem cell