About CCGR

The IMM Center for Cardiovascular Genetic Research (CCGR), established in 2006, focuses on elucidation of molecular genetics and pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases in humans. Located on the 9th floor of the Denton A. Cooley Building at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s, the Center provides specialized clinical services to patients with genetic cardiovascular disorders through the Texas Heart Institute Clinic. The research activities at the Center entail human molecular genetic studies as well studies in genetic models of human heart disease.

The Mission of the Center for Cardiovascular Genetic Research (CCGR) is to diagnose and prevent cardiovascular diseases in humans prior to development of the clinical manifestations and to reverse or attenuate the evolving phenotype in those who already have developed the disease.