Research
The Department of Medicine is comprised of approximately 150 full-time faculty with 49 of those holding a Ph.D. degree. The majority of our faculty focus on patient care but almost two-thirds participate in either clinical or bench research or both. The faculty remain successful in attracting national funding with the department receiving almost $18,000,000 from the National Institutes of Health in 2008.
The Department's research strengths include its ability to attract high-calibre investigators who are pioneering discoveries at our institution and sharing their knowledge with the community. Among our many outstanding faculty, we have 16 who currently occupy endowed chairs spread amongst our divisions. Members of our faculty have also received the title of University Scholar or Distinguished University Scholar which recognizes their ability to attract substantial externally funded research support and regular dissemination of their work through scholarly publications.
The Department of Medicine occupies state of the art space in Baxter Buildings I and II with additional space in the Medical -Dental Research Building. A new research building is expected to open in 2009 on the Health Sciences Campus which will provide excellent additional space for the department.
The faculty realize our future lies in the hands of our students and therefore research is a major focus in all of our training programs. Our faculty provide mentorships to assist students to achieve their academic goals and focus on their research interests. They have received local recognition by participating in Research! Louisville which allows students and mentors to participate in a judged poster presentation.
Dr. Roberto Bolli, Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, serves as Vice Chair for Research for the department. Mr. Jamie Rittenhouse is Research Coordinator for the Department of Medicine and assists the Chairman in reviewing grants. He also provides support for faculty in grant preparation. His office is located on the third floor of the Ambulatory Care Building and his telephone number is 502-852-1830.
