Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Javier D. Jas-Garcia has extensive experience in the fields of clinical research and academia, currently serving as a Statistical Programmer at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation since September 2015, and previously held the position of Senior Clinical Research Associate. From September 2005 to June 2015, Javier was a Professor at the Sport Studies Center. Earlier in their career, Javier worked as a Research Assistant at the Neurosciences National Centre in Havana, Cuba, from January 1999 to June 2004. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Systems Science from Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science, Binghamton University (2018-2023), a Master's in Physiology with a focus on Neuro-Physiology from Universidad de la Habana (2005-2008), and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Facultad de Biologia, Universidad de la Habana (1994-1999).
Cardiovascular Research Foundation
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations specializing in interventional cardiology innovation, research, and education. CRF is dedicated to helping doctors improve survival and quality of life for people with heart and vascular disease. For over 30 years, CRF has helped accelerate medical breakthroughs and educated doctors on the latest treatments for heart disease. CRF works to identify, develop and promote the latest advancements in the treatment of heart and vascular disease. By covering all aspects of the research continuum, we’re able to accelerate the speed at which breakthrough therapies reach patients through doctors, improving survival rates and quality of life for patients worldwide. Our Divisions The CRF Skirball Center for Innovation guides early ideas and innovations through comprehensive preclinical research programs to introduce practical clinical therapies to patients. The CRF Clinical Trials Center plans and executes clinical investigations from first-in-man studies to large, multicenter, international trials and provides expert, independent qualitative and quantitative analyses of clinical and imaging data. The CRF Center for Education delivers world-class education and training for the interventional cardiovascular team at more than 50 meetings and conferences each year, including the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT®) scientific symposium. CRF Digital expands access to our educational programming by harnessing the power of digital platforms to further the practice of interventional cardiovascular medicine. The centerpiece of CRF Digital is TCTMD, the most comprehensive online news source in interventional cardiology and provides in-depth coverage across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease research and practice. CRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.