Oregon H&S U Knight Cardiovascular Institute receives $3M to boost care, education, research

Oregon Health & Science University in Portland  has announced a $3 million gift from tech executive Renee James to its Knight Cardiovascular Institute to advance heart health research, clinical care, and education. $2.5 million will establish an endowed chair honoring cardiologist OHSU’s cardiology division head Joaquin Cigarroa. The remaining $500,000 will create a fund supporting continued innovation in cardiovascular research and care. The awards are intended to bolster Cigarroa’s well-regarded patient-centered approach and to build on KCI’s regional reputation as a center for heart care, research, and training, while supporting long-term improvements in cardiovascular health outcomes across Oregon.