Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology Archive — Page 1 of 11

April 25, 2026

Mohammad Saleem receives Young Investigator Award 

The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate “outstanding promise” in physiological sciences research.

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March 20, 2026

Precancerous blood disorder raises risk of inflammatory heart disease

New study suggests that treating patients for CHIP (clonal growth of precancerous blood cells) could reduce their risk of potentially life-threatening heart inflammation.

February 24, 2026

Study identifies medical conditions that could predict future Alzheimer’s disease

The findings could suggest ways to intervene before clinical symptoms of memory and cognitive impairment become apparent.

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January 8, 2026

Patients with clonal hematopoiesis have increased heart disease risk following cancer treatment 

Study supports the potential benefits of screening patients for CHIP before they undergo cancer treatment so they can be more closely monitored for heart complications.

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January 7, 2026

Study identifies potential target for blood cancer treatment, prevention

The findings could lead to new treatments for blood cancers, which kill an estimated 23,540 people in the United States every year.

Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD
December 23, 2025

Annet Kirabo named “Top Scholar” in hypertension