Maria G. Buse, M.D., 51 years at MUSC
Distinguished University Professor, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Medical Genetics
"I'm very excited about the training grant the division has recently applied for that will give us the money to train more researchers in endocrinology.  Also, one of my students recently discovered a new modification in the structure of an important molecule involved in insulin signaling, a discovery important in diabetes research."
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Peter C. Gazes, M.D., 58 years at MUSC
Distinguished University Professor, Division of Cardiology
Associate Dean, Alumni Affairs
"I'm thrilled about the direction the Division of Cardiology is taking, with the emphasis on electrophysiology.  By establishing the Electrophysiology Program, we can better study heart irregularities, with the hopes of eliminating those irregularities, in many instances without the use of medications that have side reactions."
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Richard M. Silver, M.D., 27 years at MUSC
Distinguished University Professor
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Director, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology
"Having been at MUSC for 27 years, I have seen great progress in our quest for excellence.  I am particularly proud of the Division's growth and success in all of the traditional spheres of academia: research, education and clinical care."
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George Cooper, IV, M.D., 22 years at MUSC
Distinguished University Professor
Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics & Physiology
Director, Gazes Cardiac Research Institute
"I'm excited about the development of the Chest Pain Center in the Emergency Room, which will help us to promptly diagnose and treat patients with acute coronary sysndromes.  This will greatly enhance our ability to provide the community with state-of-the-art acute cardiac care at the Medical University and VA Hospitals."
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