The American Heart Association's mission is to be a
relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
In Maine, we are funding more than $1.1 million in
cutting-edge research at the following institutions:
University of Maine-Orono and the Jackson Laboratory
3-year Collaborative Sciences Award - $750,000
Maine Medical Center Research Institute
3-year Undergraduate Fellowship Grant - $60,000
3-year Transformational Project Award - $300,000
Our research has led to breakthroughs that have
saved countless lives including the first artificial heart
valve, the implanted pacemaker, and CPR techniques
and guidelines.
Maine Medical Center Research Scientists
(Left to Right) Amanda Lessard, Dr. Sarah Peterson,
Jessica Knowlton-Davis and Dr. Lucy Liaw
© 2018, American Heart Association. Also known as the Heart Fund.
Research is Why!
