Dr. Tuzcu's current research interests focus on the investigation of catheter-based treatments for valvular heart disease and he holds several patents involving catheter design. Another long-term research interest involves the use of various imaging modalities to reveal the development and progress of atherosclerosis. He has made seminal contributions to the understanding of transplant coronary artery disease and subclinical atherosclerosis using intravascular ultrasound imaging. He had and continues to have leadership roles in landmark studies in his research areas of interests. In 2015, Thomson Reuters named him as one of the most highly cited researchers (Top 1%) in the world in the last decade.

Dr. Tuzcu's is a committed educator, devoting a substantial portion of his time to intramural and extramural education activities. Through his work at the International Center, Dr. Tuzcu is involved in medical education of doctors. He has also organized many courses and conferences and lectured around the world. He has held several academic appointments, including Instructor in Medicine and Research at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, US, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US and Professor of Medicine at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, US. Currently, he is a Professor of Medicine in the Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, US.

Dr. Tuzcu's Achievements:

Internationally recognized expert in the field of Percutaneous Valve Repair and Replacement
Authored and co-authored more than 400 peer-reviewed publications
Directed, co-directed and lectured at multiple national and international symposiums and professional conferences
Sits on the editorial board of several academic journals
Involved in the medical education of doctors worldwide
Held several academic appointments at leading American universities, including, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, US and Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Chairman, Scientific Program Committee of the 56th Annual Scientific Sessions, 2007

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