Cutting Edge
Cardiovascular Research
Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute (CVRTI) advances cutting-edge cell-to-bedside cardiovascular research and education to address one of the world’s leading causes of death.
At the CVRTI, we uncover new insights into heart muscle biology while developing innovative therapies for patients with heart failure and life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, including sudden cardiac death.
About CVRTI



Uniting Science and
Medicine to Heal the Heart
Located at the University of Utah, the CVRTI brings together a multidisciplinary team of 18 investigator-led laboratories, uniting scientists and physician-scientists to advance cardiovascular discovery. Our research spans heart muscle biology, electrophysiology, metabolism, and genetics.
Founded in 1969, CVRTI is one of the nation’s oldest cardiovascular institutes. Its discoveries have shaped clinical care, including the development of the first artificial heart, discovering the genetic basis of long QT arrhythmias, cardiac mapping, and myocardial recovery..
Research LabsCVRTI’s Seminar Series
Thursday, February 26, 2026
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MT
Join us at the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building,
EHSEB, Bldg. 575, Room 1700, 25 S. 2000 E.

NEXT EVENT
A New Paradigm in Pulmonary Hypertension: Evidence of
Syndromic Inflammation and Interorgan Communication
Stephen Chan, MD, PhD, FAHA
Vitalant Chair in Vascular Medicine
Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
Director, Vascular Medicine Institute
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
The Latest From CVRTI
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Personalized Nutrition Emerging as Option to Improve Heart Health
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How Childhood and Young Adult Health Shapes Heart Disease Risk Later in Life
Read moreEarly childhood is a critical period for the development of educational and social skills, as well as for establishing the foundation for lifelong health. New parents may not realize that…
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Endothelial Cell Dysfunction and Its Genetic Basis
Read moreYour blood vessels do more than carry blood. They are a living, dynamic system that keeps your heart and body running smoothly. One of the most important components of this…



