Rees-Stealy Research Foundation has formed an association with San Diego State University Heart Institute in presenting several scientific seminars. The Heart Institute itself was originally begun in 1983 by Dr. Paul Paolini and has the express mission to promote participation and collaboration in research activities, teaching programs, and outreach to the community in the field of cardiovascular disease. The Institute's goal is to bring together basic science researchers interested in heart disease, clinicians in the field of cardiology, pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms interested in heart research and development, and mentors and teachers who are interested in attracting a greater number of students to enter the field of molecular biology, biology or chemistry research.

The Institute is also dedicated to increasing awareness among the general public, as well as schools K-12, and community colleges in the greater San Diego area about cardiovascular disease, current cardiovascular research, and the treatment and prevention of heart disease.

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The future activities of the Heart Institute will be related to seminars, research grants, solicitation of additional external support, scientific publications, teaching, and publicity regarding heart disease. Envisioned for the future is a Research Park with buildings dedicated to basic research in the cardiovascular field. Dr. Chris Glembotski is the current chairman of the Heart Institute and is working closely with Dr. Paul Paolini of Rees-Stealy Research Foundation.