Dr. Timothy Nelson
Dr. Timothy Nelson directs the Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for hypoplastic left heart syndrome at Mayo Clinic. His research focuses on cardiovascular regeneration using bioengineered stem cells to treat degenerative diseases, particularly HLHS.
As director of the program, Dr. Nelson and his team are specifically interested in the cause of HLHS and finding ways to delay and prevent heart failure for individuals with HLHS. To better understand and treat this congenital heart disease, the program has taken a multifaceted approach that includes research into stem cells, genetics, imaging tools, and the creation of a biorepository.