Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Jean-Bernard Durand, who serves patients in Texas.
Sep 8, 2023
Jean-Bernard Durand, MD, FAHA, FCCP, FACC, FHFSA, FACP, a Cardiologist with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
New York City, New York Sep 7, 2023 (Issuewire.com) - Helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life, Dr. Durand is a highly trained cardiologist. He serves as a Professor within the Department of Cardiology, Division of Internal Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
Among his other administrative appointments/ responsibilities at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Durand is on the Graduate Medical Education Committee and Chair, Co-Chair of the Institutional Review Board, Chair of the Multidisciplinary Cardiac Tumor Board, Board Member of the Institutional Review Board, Founder and Medical Director of Cardiomyopathy Service, as well as Director of Cardiovascular Genetics Research within the Department of Cardiology.
His other positions include: Associate of the Clinical Alarm Safety Multidisciplinary Committee, Council Member on the Executive Council of the Institutional Review Board, Co-Chair of the Institutional Review Board, Founder of the Heart Success Cardiomyopathy Program, Cardiovascular Consultant at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Co-Chair of the Patient Cardioncology Forum Heart House of the American College of Cardiology Forum Heart House.
After graduating with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physiology and Chemistry from California State University in 1984, Dr. Durand went on to earn his Medical Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 1988.
After completing his residency in internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, he went on to complete an American Heart Association/Bugher Foundation Fellowship in Molecular Biology, investigating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated cardiomyopathy. He was awarded a Robert Woods Johnson Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Molecular Genetics. This body of work led to the localization of a gene to chromosome 1q32 and the identification of the gene as Troponin, one of the first genes for familial dilated cardiomyopathy.
After completing of his clinical fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Durand completed a clinical fellowship in immunology/advanced heart failure/ circulatory support and cardiac transplantation. He then served as Assistant Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Service at Baylor College of Medicine.
Dr. Durand was recruited to MD Anderson Cancer Center to establish a cardiomyopathy program and a fully integrated interventional cardiology program. He was the first to establish a cardiomyopathy service within a cancer hospital. He was also able to establish standards for cardioprotection prior to Anthracycline-based therapies and investigate novel mechanisms that lead to recovery of cardiac function in chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy from Anthracyclines, Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, and radiation-induced cardiomyopathy.
In his line of work, Dr. Durand developed the largest DNA/tissue bank of chemotherapy-induced cardiomyopathy to detect polymorphisms to predict the risk of development of heart failure. He developed the first cardiac device clinic at MD Anderson, utilizing mobile device monitoring of patients with arrhythmias' and heart failure.
Board-certified in cardiovascular disease, Dr. Durand is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
To boot, he is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons (NBPAS). The NBPAS is a pro-physician organization that reduces practice burdens, advocates for necessary changes, and supports professional development and lifelong learning goals.
Holding fellowship status, Dr. Durand is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA), a Fellow of the College of Chest Physicians (FCCP), a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), a Fellow of the Heart Failure Society of America (FHFSA), and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).
Moreover, he is an active member of the European Association of Physician Health, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Cardiology Safety Research Consortium, the International Cardiology Society - Milan, the American College of Physician Executives - Tucson, the American Society of Echocardiography, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Houston Heart Failure Society, the Harris County Medical Society, Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research, the American College of Physician Executives, the Texas Medical Foundation, the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions, the Association American College of Physicians, and the Texas Genetics Society.
Since 2009, Dr. Durand has been an Expert Grant Reviewer for Cardiovascular Diseases at the Canada Foundation for Innovation.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
With over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Durand serves as an IRB Co-chair and is a national and international speaker for cardiology. Recently, he was appointed to the American Heart Association New Cardioncology Council and serves as Co-PI on several clinical trials for stem cell therapy for anthracycline-induced cardiomyopathy.
Named "America's Top Cardiologist," MD Anderson's "Best Teacher," and one of "Houston's Top Doctors", Dr. Durand has also been the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, California State University Long Beach (2015); Best Teacher Award, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cardiology Fellows (2013); Houston's Top Doctors, Houston Magazine (2010); Young Investigators Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2005); and MD Anderson Cancer Center Young Investigators Symposium Top Ten Research Award, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2005).
Learn More About Dr. Haley Kent Beasley:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/964621-Haley-Beasley-Doctor, or through The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/jean-bernard_durand.html
About FindaTopDoc.com
FindaTopDoc is a digital health information company that helps connect patients with local physicians and specialists who accept your insurance. Our goal is to help guide you on your journey toward optimal health by providing you with the know-how to make informed decisions for you and your family.
Source :Jean-Bernard Durand, MD, FAHA, FCCP, FACC, FHFSA, FACP
This article was originally published by IssueWire. Read the original article here.
More News
What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire
One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.
Ed Davey calls for immediate 10p cut to fuel duty
Sir Ed blamed Donald Trump's war with Iran for damaging the UK economy and pushing fuel prices up.
Uber to Pay $40 Million to Parents of Woman Fatally Hit by Car
Emily Normandin-Parker, 23, was struck and killed on a California freeway after an Uber driver ordered her and a friend out of his car in August 2023.
BizDataDive: How fresh produce connects two agricultural powerhouses
China-US farm trade hit $14.1 billion in the first half of 2026 — that's around $78 million worth agricultural produce crossing the Pacific every day. From American soybeans in China's soy milk to Chinese garlic on US supermarket shelves, one table feeds two nations.
Lib Dems vow to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
BizDataDive: Why does a new drug require joint R&D?
In this episode, we explore why drug development knows no borders.
Explainer: Where do China-US economic and trade ties stand?
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is leading a delegation to the United States for economic and trade consultations with the US side from September 19 to 23.
Billionaire Man United owner loses moral high ground after tax exile, Labour chair says
The billionaire businessman told the BBC he has lost confidence in the UK due to a combination of high taxes and high immigration.
US debt, physical constraints, and the restructuring of global capital
Global monetary tightening, energy supply disruptions and trade policy changes are creating structural cost pressures and capital reallocations across the global economy. These pressures are accelerating shifts toward local-currency financing, alternative debt markets and industrial transformation, particularly across emerging economies.
What to Do If You’re Laid Off and Too Young for Medicare
At best, older, laid-off workers will struggle to find health insurance that bridges the years before they qualify for Medicare at age 65.
Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years
It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.
YOUR NEWS, OUR NETWORK.
Do you have Great News you want to tell the world?
Be it updates about your business or your community, you can make sure that it’s heard by submitting your story to our network reaching hundreds of news sites across 6 verticals.