Background:

• Initial concept (1995) (molecular genetics and cardiovascular disease) (with Drs. Norman Alpert and John N. Evans)
• Initiation of planning (FAHC and UVM leadership) (September, 2001)
• Formalization of organizing principles, governance, staffing, start-up funding, funds flow, development of endowment, and initial initiatives (May, 2002)
• Formal approval of establishment of the Cardiovascular Research Institute and designation of director by the College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and Fletcher Allen Health Care (July 12, 2002)
• Completion of planning for imaging and congestive heart failure clinical and research initiatives (September, 2002)