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Dr. Charles (Chuck) Murry received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of North Dakota, followed by MD-PhD training at Duke University, where he studied cardiac biology.  He did residency training in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Washington, followed by fellowship training in vascular biology and diagnostic cardiovascular pathology.  At the UW, Murry was the founding director of the Center for Cardiovascular Biology, and he co-founded and directed the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine.  Murry recently was recruited to the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, where he chairs the department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine and directs the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research.

Murry’s group is a world leader in heart regeneration and is working toward a clinical trial using cardiomyocyte therapy.  He has served on many local, national, and international committees, spoken widely about stem cells and cardiovascular medicine, and he has received numerous awards for teaching and scientific achievement.

In addition to his academic work, Murry has worked to promote commercialization of novel cardiovascular therapies, including the co-founding of 4 biotech companies.

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