Lillehei Heart Institute Administration
At the Lillehei Heart Institute we strive to carry out the highest quality cardiovascular health research, and prepare the next generation of scientists to eclipse our accomplishments. Our dedicated board of directors, steering committee members, and administrative staff all make the support of this mission priority one.
Steering Committee
Samuel Dudley, MD, PhD
Professor and Chief of Cardiology; Director, Lillehei Heart Institute
Professor and Chief of Cardiology; Director, Lillehei Heart Institute
612-624-8970
Peter B. Bitterman, MD
Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
bitte001@umn.edu
612-624-5175
Gary Francis, MD
Professor of Medicine, Cardiology & Executive Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line
Professor of Medicine, Cardiology & Executive Medical Director, Cardiovascular Service Line
612-626-4895
franc354@umn.edu
Daniel Garry, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine & St. Jude Medical Endowed Chair of Cardiology
Professor of Medicine & St. Jude Medical Endowed Chair of Cardiology
612-626-2178
garry@umn.edu
Bin He, PhD
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
Distinguished McKnight University Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering
612-626-1115
binhe@umn.edu
Robert P. Hebbel, MD
Regents & George Clark Professor of Medicine in Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation
Regents & George Clark Professor of Medicine in Hematology, Oncology & Transplantation
612-624-6104
hebbe001@umn.edu
Paul A. Iaizzo, PhD
Professor of Surgery, Integrative Biology & Physiology, and the Carlson School of Management
Professor of Surgery, Integrative Biology & Physiology, and the Carlson School of Management
612-624-7912
iaizz001@umn.edu
Ranjit John, MD
Professor of Surgery & Surgical Director of Ventricular Assist Program
Professor of Surgery & Surgical Director of Ventricular Assist Program
612-626-3664
johnx008@umn.edu
Kenneth K. Liao, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Surgery & Surgical Director, Heart Transplantation Program
Associate Professor of Surgery & Surgical Director, Heart Transplantation Program
612-625-3902
liaox014@umn.edu
Jeffrey McCullough, MD
Professor Emeritus, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Professor Emeritus, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
612-626-0622
mccul001@umn.edu
Joseph M. Metzger, PhD
Professor and Chair, Dept. of Integrative Biology and Physiology
Professor and Chair, Dept. of Integrative Biology and Physiology
612-625-8296
metzgerj@umn.edu
Pamela Schreiner, PhD
Professor of Epidemiology & Director, Center to Study Human-Animal Relationships & Environments
Professor of Epidemiology & Director, Center to Study Human-Animal Relationships & Environments
612-626-9097
schre012@umn.edu
Board of Directors
Joseph Neglia, MD, MPH
Professor & Department Head, Department of Pediatrics
Professor & Department Head, Department of Pediatrics
612-624-3113
jneglia@umn.edu
Administrative Staff
