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Heart Research Center Frequently Asked Questions Q: How can I report a problem with the web site? Q: How long has the HRC been around? A: The Center was established in 1993 as the Congenital Heart Research Center and changed its name in July, 1999, to reflect the expanding breadth of its research concerns to include adult heart research. Q: How is the HRC organized? A: The Heart Research Center is a collection of over 100 scientists from varied disciplines, all of whose research has some bearing on heart health or heart disease. Members retain their position in their department while enjoying the collaborative and supportive efforts of the HRC and its other members. Q: What does [nephrology, neurology, periodontology, etc...] have to do with the heart? A: The heart is an amazingly complex organ, which affects and is affected by nearly every other organ or system in the body. From its origins as two simple tubes to its maturity as a four-chambered muscle pumping an average of 50 million gallons of blood in a lifetime, the heart has never been better understood - and yet we have so much more to discover. HRC members study the effects of nutrition, exercise, childhood environment, and even dental health in order to contribute to a better understanding of how to improve worldwide heart health. |