Anand M. Irimpen, MD, School of Medicine Lab Description Dr. Irimpen does research, most recently a study on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on acute myocardial infarction in New Orleanians impacted by the storm. This scholarly project won first place at this year’s American College of Cardiology conference for the state of Louisiana. Contact lshai@tulane.edu

Robert C. Hendel, MD, School of Medicine Contact rhendel@tulane.edu

Reza Izadpanah, DVM, PhD Lab Description Currently, Dr. Izadpanah’s research focuses on human mesenchymal stem cells and regenerative medicine, aging, and tumor biology. Adult stem cells exist as a reservoir for tissue repair during homeostasis. They have a remarkable capacity for self-renewal in an undifferentiated state and can differentiate to replace damaged cells in tissue. […]