Cardiovascular Research Core

Overview of Services

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such as heart disease, heart failure, and stroke remain the number one cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. CVD affect Delawareans at a rate significantly above the national average. According to the American Heart Association (1), Delaware is not even in the top half (i.e., better half) of states for coronary heart disease (CHD) age-adjusted death rates. More troubling is that Delaware ranks 39th of 50 states in CHD mortality for women. Hypertension rates are similarly worse than the national averages. CVD such as CHD are largely preventable, and is related to risk factors prevalent in the state and region such as poor diet, obesity, physical inactivity, and other modifiable behaviors.

 

Leadership

David Edwards, PhD                         Shannon Lennon, PhD
Facility Administrator                         Facility Administrator    
Email: dge@udel.edu                        Email: slennon@udel.edu
Phone: 302-831-3363                        Phone: 302-831-2798



Location and hours of operation

Facility Open Hours      Location

Mon - Fri:

8AM - 4PM  

COBRE in CV Health, Research Core

550 South College Avenue, Suite 212

Newark, DE 19713

Links and Resources

Center for Cardiovascular Health Official Site

Cardiovascular Research Core Site

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Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Shannon Lennon, PhD
Core Director
 
(302) 831-2798
 
slennon@udel.edu
 
201L STAR Health Sciences Complex
 
Matthew Overstreet
Research Associate
 
(302) 831-3973
 
mattover@udel.edu
 
COBRE Core Area - STAR Campus
 
Wendy Nichols BSN RN
Research Nurse
 
(302) 831-6086
 
wnichols@udel.edu
 
COBRE Core Area - STAR Campus