Rebecca J Cogswell

Rebecca J Cogswell is a Professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Cardiology Division, and the Lillehei Heart Institute. Her research focuses on advanced heart failure management, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation.

• Cardiology and Heart Failure expertise
• Active LVAD and transplantation research
• Collaborations with International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation and Women as One

Cogswell’s work addresses critical challenges in acute myocardial infarction, LVAD complications, and heart transplant outcomes. Key trends include hemocompatibility, device thrombosis, and health-related quality of life in heart failure patients, supported by grants from Pfizer and Abbott Laboratories.

• Scientific awards: Women as One 2022 Escalator Awards

Her publications highlight LVAD technology, transplant registries, and multi-institutional collaborations. She contributes to global heart transplant guidelines and circulatory death donation practices.