Dr. Arany is the Samuel Bellet Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Cardiovascular Metabolism Program at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Arany's laboratory focuses on the mechanisms that cause metabolic disease in the cardiovascular system, including peripartum cardiomyopathy. His lab has published more than 150 research papers in prominent medical and research journals. Dr. Arany is regularly invited to speak nationally and internationally on his basic and clinical research in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Arany lives outside of Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters, and enjoys traveling, water sports and a good movie.
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Medical College of WisconsinFounderDr. Thordsen is an Assistant Professor and cardiologist at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She has a special interest in heart disease complicating pregnancy, especially Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. She is involved in clinical program development including surrounding Cardio-obstetrics, medical trainee wellness and cardiovascular imaging. She lives in the suburbs of Milwaukee and is interested in equestrian sports and learning to cook North Indian food.
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University of PennsylvaniaFounderDr. Lewey is a cardiologist who specializes in caring for pregnant and postpartum women with heart disease, including peripartum cardiomyopathy. Her research is focused on cardiovascular disease prevention in women and improving quality of care and cardiovascular health outcomes in pregnancy and the postpartum period. She lives in Philadelphia with her partner and two sons.
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University of PennsylvaniaTeam MemberDr Rashed was born and raised in New Jersey. She is of Egyptian background originally. She completed a combined an MD/PhD degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. She went on to completed a Cardiology Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. For the last leg of her journey, she is currently an advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Fellow at University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical interests are peripartum cardiomyopathy, managing advanced heart failure and complex cardiovascular comorbidities in pregnant patients. She is passionate about healthcare disparities and ensuring that all patients have access to therapy for advanced heart failure.
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Medical College of WisconsinTeam MemberDr. Matloub is a Wisconsin native. She attended Marquette University for her bachelor's degree in biology and her MBA. Afterward, she went to the Medical College of Wisconsin for medical school which is also where she is currently an Internal Medicine resident. She is an aspiring cardiologist with a special interest in cardio-obstetrics and preventative cardiology. In her free time she enjoy all things art related, especially colored pencil and oil painting!