UAB Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Report 2015-16 UAB Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery 2015/16 Annual | Page 49

RESEARCH The research enterprise within UAB’s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is facilitated by physicians and research scientists involved in all types of research. From basic science and translational research to outcomes research and clinical trials, this activity helps further develop our clinical excellence and supports our academic mission. The enterprise consists of surgeons, clinicians, and support staff (7 biostatisticians, 3 epidemiologists, 6 data analysts, 8 project managers, and 4 research associates). Our faculty actively conducts advanced research, the results of which have been presented at major national and international meetings and published in leading peer-reviewed medical journals. EDUCATION, TRAINING, & RESEARCH Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Enterprise Medamacs Pedimacs Imacs Intermacs Basic Science & Translational Research Pediatric Heart Transplant Study (PHTS) Research Enterprise: Clinical Trials Surgeons, multiple faculty and support staff (7 biostatisticians, 3 epidemiologists, 6 data analysts, 8 project managers, 4 research associates) Outcomes Research Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS) World Society for Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS) www.uabmedicine.org 47