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Scientific Advisory Board

The CHI Scientific Advisory Board has been established for the active participation of external organisations and scientific experts. The Board is responsible for advising the Governing Board in strategic and scientific matters.

Board members:

  • Prof. Denise Hilfiker-Kleiner
  • Prof. Ana Olga Mocumbi
  • Prof. Peter Schwartz
  • Prof. Kit Vaughan
  • Prof. Magdi Yacoub
  • Prof. Derek Yellon
  • Prof. Thomas Zeltner
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The Cape Heart Institute (CHI) is part of the University of Cape Town (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences.

E: chi@uct.ac.za
P: +27 (0)21 406 6358

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