Cardiovascular Epidemiology

A range of interdisciplinary research projects provide avenues for trainees to apply lessons from the classroom to the practice of epidemiologic and public health investigations. Participation in projects helps to develop competency in study methodology and an indepth understanding of a topical area of interest. Ongoing CVD research projects are listed below. You can find out about potential research opportunities by contacting the project P.I. or coordinator.

Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study (ARIC)
Delay in Accessing Stroke Healthcare (DASH) Study
Dental Atheroscierosis Risk in Communities
ECG Repeatability Study
Environmental Epidemiology of Arrhythmogenesis in WHI
Family Heart Study (FHS)
Gene-by-Smoking Interaction and Risk of Atherosclerosis
Heart Rate Variability Studies
Hypertension Genetic Epidemiology Network (HyperGEN)
Life Course SES
N.C. Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Program
North Carolina Rapid Response to Stroke Project
Physical Activity in the Context of Neighborhood Environments
Pregnancy, Infection, and Nutrition (PIN)
Strong Heart Family Study
The North Carolina Collaborative Acute Stroke Registry
The Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls (TAAG)
The Women's Cardiovascular Health Network Project
Wisewoman Project
Women's Health Initiative (WHI)