Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute Opens

The University of Rochester Medical Center recently announced the opening of the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute in Henrietta, N.Y., a Rochester suburb. The institute will soon be one of the largest centers for heart research in the United States. More than 100 scientists, students, technicians, and support personnel, currently housed across the Medical Center's campus, will be brought together under one roof.

The 15 independent cardiology research laboratories moving to the new institute are conducting more than 50 research projects on heart disease. The institute is named in honor of Richard T. Aab in appreciation of his $5 million gift. Aab, a University trustee, is a longtime supporter of, and board member for, the University of Rochester Medical Center.