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Kristen Demoruelle, MD

Sep 1, 2014 by Ludeman Center

Ludeman Center researcher Dr. Kristen Demoruelle wants to know why rheumatoid arthritis affects 3 times more men than women. With rheumatoid arthritis, joint damage occurs as a result of the immune system attacking the joints, and the disease can also adversely affect the heart and lungs..
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Amy Huebschmann, MD

Apr 1, 2014 by Ludeman Center

Ludeman Center researcher Dr. Amy Huebschmann’s research is focused on understanding and ultimately removing barriers to exercise in underserved women with type 2 diabetes. Dr. Huebschmann is working to systematically identify which are physiological and which are psychological barriers in order to find the most effective intervention strategies.
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David Kao, MD

Jan 1, 2013 by Ludeman Center

Dr. Kao's research works to bring the spirit of Silicon Valley to the study of heart failure. With the mentorship of Ludeman Center founder Dr. JoAnn Lindenfeld and funded by Ludeman Center donors Karen and Steve Leaffer, his research represents a novel approach to personalized medicine.
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Prateeti Khazanie, MD

May 1, 2019 by Ludeman Center

An Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Dr. Khazanie specializes in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Through her research project supported by the Ludeman Center seed grant, Dr. Khazanie is using data collected at LVAD centers in the U.S. to better understand the social factors that disqualify female patients for LVADs, leading to potential interventions that will make it easier for women to receive the therapies they need.
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Katie MacWilliams

May 1, 2019 by Ludeman Center

Katie is equally drawn to another key component of the Ludeman Center mission: mentoring junior faculty scientists. Having served as a mentor to many women throughout her career, she is particularly passionate about supporting the career development of young, talented researchers. Some of her generous gifts to the Ludeman Center have been directed to mentoring and training for researchers as well as to supporting the Ludeman Center's biennial National Conference on Women’s Health and Sex Differences Research.
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