Ellnora and Herman Krannert were instrumental in helping cardiovascular research and development take off in Indianapolis, with the establishment of the Robert M. Moore Heart Clinic in 1952. Through the formation of the Krannert Charitable Trust, the clinic was renamed the Krannert Institute of Cardiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine. The research center was renamed the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center in 2021.
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How the Krannerts helped advance cardiovascular research in Indiana

Angie Antonopoulos  | Feb 20, 2025

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February 2025 Newsletter

Read the latest news for February 2025 from the IU/IUH Cardiovascular Institute. 

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This graphic illustrates the key achievements of the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center between 2021 to 2024. During this 3-year period, IU Krannert investigators produced more than 407 publications, 80 of which had an impact factor greater than 10. They also were awarded more than $85.5 million in NIH grants and grew their team to 32 investigators. IU Krannert also generated more than 142,000 social media impressions and more than 17,000 website visits.

IU Krannert Benchmarks — 2021–2024

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The Krannert Biennial 2023 brought renowned cardiovascular researchers to Indianapolis, including Edward Fry, MD, Sunil Rao, MD and Roxana Mehran, MD.

Krannert Biennial 2023: Event ushers in engaging ischemic heart disease forum

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Research Impact, 2021-2024: Myocardial Regenerative Biology

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Research Impact, 2021-2024: Cardioinformatics Research

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Horizontal headshot of Shing Fai Chan, PhD, in white lab coat.

Krannert Biennial 2023: Early Investigator Finalists

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Research Impact, 2021-2024: Microcirculation Research

Patients who present symptoms of cardiovascular disease might suffer from microvascular disease, the dysfunction of microcirculation in the heart muscle, where blood is not circulating

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Horizontal photo of Khadijah Breathett, MD, outside along the downtown canal

Research Impact, 2021-2024: Cardiovascular Equity Research

The Cardiovascular Equity Research Program at the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center at Indiana University School of Medicine performs critical research that advances equity in cardiovascular

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Male and female investigators of the KCVRC Ischemic Heart Disease Research Team pose for a group photo in the Research II Building.

Research Impact, 2021-2024: Ischemic Heart Disease Research

The mission of the Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) Research Program at the Krannert Cardiovascular Research Center at Indiana University School of Medicine is to better

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