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Edda Spiekerkoetter is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine at Stanford University. She has made significant contributions to the fields of pulmonary arterial hypertension, hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, chronic right heart failure, and arteriovenous malformations. Dr. Spiekerkoetter leads the HHT Center of Excellence at Stanford and has received several prestigious awards, including the Young Physician Scientist Award from the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Her research focuses on utilizing 3-D deep tissue imaging and high-throughput screening techniques, along with mouse mutant models, to understand the molecular mechanisms that govern pulmonary cardiovascular diseases. Edda aims to develop effective treatments through rigorous translational research and has initiated clinical trials targeting pathways involved in these diseases. A strong advocate for advancing the understanding of the pathobiology of pulmonary hypertension, she actively collaborates with clinicians and researchers, striving to translate laboratory discoveries into clinical applications.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Director of the HHT Center of Excellence
Innovative treatment method for hereditary conditions impacting pulmonary hypertension.
Patented approach to treating pulmonary hypertension.
Low-dose treatment strategy for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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