David Pinsky

David Pinsky is the Cyrus and Jane Farrehi Professor of Cardiovascular Research and J Griswold Ruth M.D. and Margery Hopkins Ruth Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. He serves as Professor of Internal Medicine and Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, while also holding leadership roles as Service Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine, Co-Director of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center, and Center Director at the UMOR Office of Vice Presidents for Research.

• Research Focus: Cardiovascular disease mechanisms, thrombosis, inflammation, and vascular biology
• Clinical Leadership: Cardiovascular Medicine service and Frankel Cardiovascular Center
• Research Affiliations: Taubman Institute, Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center

His recent publications highlight cross-disciplinary work at the intersection of immunology and cardiovascular medicine, addressing topics like neutrophil extracellular traps, thromboinflammation, and monocyte-mediated thrombosis in conditions ranging from acute heart failure to COVID-19 complications. These studies demonstrate his commitment to understanding vascular pathophysiology through molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches.

As a mentor and researcher, Pinsky leads initiatives in biomedical engineering and vascular control systems, with ongoing work on biomaterials for inflammation modulation and advanced diagnostics for myocardial perfusion assessment. His career spans transformative discovery, clinical translation, and institutional leadership in cardiovascular research.