Understanding how adults with heart failure feel and function to help them lead better lives.

Based at OHSU in Portland, OR.

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OUR PURPOSE

Cardiovascular disease affects millions of people across the U.S. and worldwide. Heart failure is one cardiovascular disease that carries significant burden to patients, families, and the healthcare system. Our lab focuses on addressing this burden by identifying the biological and behavioral factors related to symptoms and frailty experienced by adults with heart failure. We have a particular focus on women and older adults to understand how sex differences and age influence symptoms and frailty. Our studies have been supported by federal and foundation funding, and we have a long-standing history of collaborating across disciplines and institutions, both nationally and internationally.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…

“Being helpful to others is the key of life - thank you!"
“Thank you for your hard work to improve treatment and increase patients' well-being.”
“Thank you for your patience with me. I am excited to see the final product of the study. And yes, a thousand times yes, if you need any people for other studies and I fit into the needed criteria, please let me know and sign me up!”
“Good study for the benefits of future generations.”
“I'm glad I did the study and want to thank the staff for professionalism, patience and kindness to me during all of our interactions.”