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Frank W. Sellke is the Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brown Medical School and the Director of the Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute. He is recognized as a leading clinical cardiothoracic surgeon and researcher. His research interests focus on the regulation of microcirculation, ischemic injury and inflammation in cardiac surgery, and collateral vascular formation using growth factors and cell therapy to improve blood flow to ischemic tissue. He has received continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health for over 30 years and has authored more than 620 peer-reviewed journal articles. Dr. Sellke has held prominent editorial roles in various medical journals and has served in numerous prestigious positions within professional organizations, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Surgeons. He has been honored with several awards, including the Indiana University School of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Award and the 2021 Brown University Distinguished Research Award, reflecting his contributions to the field of cardiothoracic surgery and his commitment to improving patient outcomes through research and education.
Lifespan Hospitals • Providence, RI
Head of the Cardiothoracic Surgery department, overseeing clinical and research activities.
Lifespan Cardiovascular Institute • Providence, RI
Directed the Cardiovascular Institute, focusing on advancements in cardiac care.
Department: Department of Economics