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In this captivating image, Dr. Mark C. Fishman, President of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, is seen in a state-of-the-art laboratory surrounded by rows of zebrafish tanks. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Fishman is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and serves as Chief of Cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Renowned for his groundbreaking work in genetic and molecular cardiology, he has significantly advanced the understanding of embryonic heart development. His innovative use of zebrafish as a model organism has transformed gene discovery, making substantial contributions to developmental genetics. This photograph captures Dr. Fishman’s dedication to scientific research and his pivotal role in the field of cardiology. Portrait by Rick Friedman.
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Dr. Mark C. Fishman in a laboratory with zebrafish tanks, showcasing his research in genetic and molecular cardiology.
In this captivating image, Dr. Mark C. Fishman, President of the Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, is seen in a state-of-the-art laboratory surrounded by rows of zebrafish tanks. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Fishman is a distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and serves as Chief of Cardiology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Renowned for his groundbreaking work in genetic and molecular cardiology, he has significantly advanced the understanding of embryonic heart development. His innovative use of zebrafish as a model organism has transformed gene discovery, making substantial contributions to developmental genetics. This photograph captures Dr. Fishman’s dedication to scientific research and his pivotal role in the field of cardiology. Portrait by Rick Friedman.