The Florida Heart Research Institute (FHRI) named Dominick J. Angiolillo, M.D., Ph.D., its fourth “Stop Heart Disease Researcher of the Year” at the annual meeting of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
Angiolillo, associate director of cardiovascular research and post-doctoral associate in the College of Medicine Jacksonville department of internal medicine, cardiology division, was recognized for his groundbreaking efforts in both the clinical and basic science arenas – in particular, his work on physiology and genetics of platelet function, as well as on the mechanisms of atherosclerotic inflammation. For his achievements in cardiovascular research, he received $25,000 to be applied toward future cardiac research in Florida.
The prestigious award is granted to the individual within Florida whose research is felt to have had the broadest impact on the advancement of knowledge in the diagnosis and/or treatment of cardiovascular disease. To be considered for the award, the researcher must be nominated by a colleague, conduct research within and be a resident of Florida, be active in the arena of clinical and/or basic science and have reported the results at scientific meetings or in peer-reviewed publications.
The award is given in conjunction with the Florida Heart Research Foundation, an FHRI subsidiary, to promote Florida’s Stop Heart Disease license plate. Proceeds from the sale of the specialty license plate are used for heart disease research, education and prevention programs throughout the state. Since its inception in 2004, the license plate has funded this award to recognize and encourage leading-edge cardiovascular research within Florida. It has also funded life-saving screenings for Floridians, advanced understanding of coronary artery disease and opened new vistas for potential therapies.
FHRI was founded more than 60 years ago as Miami Heart Research Institute, an international leader with a mission to Stop Heart Disease through cardiovascular research, education and prevention programs.