Professor Francisco Naya in the Biology Department received a pilot grant from the Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute (WCVI) at Boston University School of Medicine for a project entitled “Understanding Cardiomyocyte Metabolism through Analysis of an Imprinted Noncoding RNA locus”. The WCVI’s mission is to advance the field of cardiovascular research and science. Investigators in the WCVI conduct and coordinate research and training related to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The WCVI combines and integrates basic science, clinical investigation, and population science with the ultimate goal of advancing patient care.