As a physician-scientist I have spent my career learning about and taking care of patients with heart disease.   As a physician I work in the Cardiovascular Service Line and more specifically the heart failure team participating in the inpatient and outpatient services.  As a researcher, I work with a team of basic and translational researchers where our focus has been on understanding the mechanisms by which the heart maintains cardiac function and recovers after injury. Based upon this work we have helped to develop new ideas for preventing and treating heart failure.

I have had the opportunity to mentor and train many physicians, nurses, pharmacists and scientists over my career.  Ongoing projects involve trainees at various stages of their careers. 

Since 2019 I have served Maine Medical Center and MaineHealth as the Chief Academic Officer, overseeing the research and education programs in our institution.  We are a wonderful academic community on a dynamic trajectory as we integrate research and education into the clinical environment in a way that serves to improve the health and wellness of our community.