Abbate, Antonio
Primary Appointment
Ruth C. Heede Professor of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Medicine, Medicine: Cardiovascular Medicine
Education
- MD, Medical School, University Campus Bio-Medico, Rome, Italy
- Residency, Cardiovascular Medicine, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
- Residency, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
- PhD, Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
Contact Information
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, Virginia 22903
Telephone: (434) 924-5500
Email: TYZ2QS@uvahealth.org
Research Disciplines
Cardiovascular Biology, Immunology
Research Interests
Identifying and exploring the role of innate immunity, inflammasome, and interleukin-1 blockade in the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease
Research Description
Dr. Abbate and his team collaborate on, develop, and execute bench-to-bedside research exploring the impact of innate immunity and its role in cardiovascular disease and injury (ischemia, reperfusion, infection, heart failure, etc.). They are recognized for their translational work on Interleukin-1 and inflammasome-targeted treatments for acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, pericarditis, and myocarditis.