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Associate Professor[2]
Dian Cao
Associate Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center · Date not established · Last known relationship
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Conflicting evidence. The profile biography describes medical, graduate, residency, and fellowship training, but the captured page provides no structured education rows.
A cardiologist and cardiovascular researcher, she studies diabetes, heart failure, myocardial metabolism, histone deacetylases, and pathological cardiac remodeling.
Cao trained in pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, vascular biology, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease. Her profile also identifies her as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center.
Her research addresses metabolic and molecular mechanisms in heart disease. At UT Southwestern she advises cardiology fellows, teaches in small groups, rotations, and rounds, and mentors students in research.
Research interests
diabetes · heart failure · histone deacetylase inhibitors · histone deacetylases · myocardial metabolism · pathological remodeling · vascular biology
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Associate Professor
UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern Division of Cardiology faculty directory
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diabetes[1]
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heart failure[1]
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histone deacetylase inhibitors[1]
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histone deacetylases[1]
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myocardial metabolism[1]
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pathological remodeling[1]
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vascular biology[1]
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- [1]Dian Cao, M.D., Ph.D. - Faculty Profile - UT Southwestern
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Biographical context: A cardiologist and cardiovascular researcher, she studies diabetes, heart failure, myocardial metabolism, histone deacetylases, and pathological cardiac remodeling.
Biography Dian Cao , M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. She serves as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center. Dr. Cao earned her medical degree at Capital Medical University in Beijing. She then obtained a master's degree in pharmacology and a doctorate in cardiovascular pharmacology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She pursued a postdoctoral research fellowship in vascular biology at Temple University in Philadelphia. She completed internal medicine residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine, also in Philadelphia. She then completed an additional research fellowship and a clinical fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern Medical Center under Dr. Joseph Hill. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Cao joined the UT Southwestern Faculty in 2012. Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Cao serves as an advisor to cardiology fellows. She also teaches in small groups, student rotations, and daily rounds. In addition, she mentors students from high school to medical school in summer research projects. Dr. Cao is an ad hoc reviewer for Circulation, Cell Death and Differentiation, and Circulation Research.
Biographical context: Cao trained in pharmacology, cardiovascular pharmacology, vascular biology, internal medicine, and cardiovascular disease. Her profile also identifies her as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center.
Biography Dian Cao , M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. She serves as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center. Dr. Cao earned her medical degree at Capital Medical University in Beijing. She then obtained a master's degree in pharmacology and a doctorate in cardiovascular pharmacology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She pursued a postdoctoral research fellowship in vascular biology at Temple University in Philadelphia. She completed internal medicine residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine, also in Philadelphia. She then completed an additional research fellowship and a clinical fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern Medical Center under Dr. Joseph Hill. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Cao joined the UT Southwestern Faculty in 2012. Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Cao serves as an advisor to cardiology fellows. She also teaches in small groups, student rotations, and daily rounds. In addition, she mentors students from high school to medical school in summer research projects. Dr. Cao is an ad hoc reviewer for Circulation, Cell Death and Differentiation, and Circulation Research.
Biographical context: Her research addresses metabolic and molecular mechanisms in heart disease. At UT Southwestern she advises cardiology fellows, teaches in small groups, rotations, and rounds, and mentors students in research.
Biography Dian Cao , M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. She serves as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center. Dr. Cao earned her medical degree at Capital Medical University in Beijing. She then obtained a master's degree in pharmacology and a doctorate in cardiovascular pharmacology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She pursued a postdoctoral research fellowship in vascular biology at Temple University in Philadelphia. She completed internal medicine residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine, also in Philadelphia. She then completed an additional research fellowship and a clinical fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern Medical Center under Dr. Joseph Hill. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Cao joined the UT Southwestern Faculty in 2012. Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Cao serves as an advisor to cardiology fellows. She also teaches in small groups, student rotations, and daily rounds. In addition, she mentors students from high school to medical school in summer research projects. Dr. Cao is an ad hoc reviewer for Circulation, Cell Death and Differentiation, and Circulation Research.
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Biography Dian Cao , M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. She serves as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center. Dr. Cao earned her medical degree at Capital Medical University in Beijing. She then obtained a master's degree in pharmacology and a doctorate in cardiovascular pharmacology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She pursued a postdoctoral research fellowship in vascular biology at Temple University in Philadelphia. She completed internal medicine residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine, also in Philadelphia. She then completed an additional research fellowship and a clinical fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern Medical Center under Dr. Joseph Hill. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Cao joined the UT Southwestern Faculty in 2012. Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally. At UT Southwestern, Dr. Cao serves as an advisor to cardiology fellows. She also teaches in small groups, student rotations, and daily rounds. In addition, she mentors students from high school to medical school in summer research projects. Dr. Cao is an ad hoc reviewer for Circulation, Cell Death and Differentiation, and Circulation Research.
Research interests: diabetes
Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally.
Research interests: heart failure
Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally.
Research interests: histone deacetylase inhibitors
Dian Cao , M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. She serves as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center.
Research interests: histone deacetylases
Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally.
Research interests: myocardial metabolism
Dian Cao , M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and a member of the Division of Cardiology. She serves as a staff cardiologist at the Dallas VA Medical Center.
Research interests: pathological remodeling
Dr. Cao’s research interests include diabetes, heart failure, histone deacetylases and inhibitors, myocardium metabolism, and pathological remodeling. Her investigations have resulted in several publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as reviews, chapters, monographs, and editorials. Additionally, she has presented her findings at scientific conferences nationally and internationally.
Research interests: vascular biology
Dr. Cao earned her medical degree at Capital Medical University in Beijing. She then obtained a master's degree in pharmacology and a doctorate in cardiovascular pharmacology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. She pursued a postdoctoral research fellowship in vascular biology at Temple University in Philadelphia. She completed internal medicine residency training at Drexel University College of Medicine, also in Philadelphia. She then completed an additional research fellowship and a clinical fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UT Southwestern Medical Center under Dr. Joseph Hill.
- [2]UT Southwestern Division of Cardiology faculty directory
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Professional role: Associate Professor
Dian Cao, M.D., Ph.D. Associate Professor
