A commitment from the Edna and Fred L. Mandel, Jr. Foundation will support Duke research on the causes and treatment of atherosclerosis and hypertension, as well as collaboration among scientists at Duke and other medical centers.
A grant from the foundation has established the Mandel Center for Hypertension and Atherosclerosis at Duke.
To increase scientific collaboration among scientists at Duke and other research institutions, the Mandel Center will offer monthly seminars at Duke and scientific retreat for its members.
In addition, proposals are now being accepted for the Mandel Seed, Scholar, and Fellow programs.
