2015 Benedict R. Lucchesi Distinguished Lectureship in Cardiac Pharmacology

Andre Terzic, MD, PhD was awarded the Benedict R. Lucchesi Award in Cardiac Pharmacology on behalf of the Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division this year at Experimental Biology 2015. Dr. Terzic was recognized for the prestigious award in 2013 and was invited to deliver his state of the-art-lecture at Experimental Biology 2015 this past spring in Boston, MA. Dr. Terzic delivered his talk to a large attentive audience and his presentation was titled “Regenerative Therapy for the Failing Heart”. The Benedict R. Lucchesi Award in Cardiac Pharmacology was established to honor Dr. Lucchesi’s illustrious lifelong scientific contributions and for his exceptional dedication as a mentor in the field of cardiovascular pharmacology.

Dr. Terzic is a professor of medicine and pharmacology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester and is a pioneer in the field of regenerative medicine serving as the director of the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Regenerative Medicine. On behalf of the Cardiovascular Division Award Committee, Dr. Terzic received an honorarium, a beautifully custom designed crystal bowl, and travel expenses in recognition of his meritorious career in cardiac research and for outstanding contributions and service to ASPET and the Cardiovascular Pharmacology Division.

Last updated: June 4, 2015