Austin, Texas Physician Elected to American College of Cardiology Board of Trustees
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 24, 2006 — George P. Rodgers, M.D., F.A.C.C., president & chief medical officer of Biophysical Corporation, was elected to the Board of Trustees of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) at the 55th Annual Scientific Session of the ACC. His service to the college includes serving as current chair-elect of the ACC Board of Governors and as president of the Texas Chapter of the ACC.
Rodgers has been in private practice as a cardiologist in Austin since 1989, and he continues to practice clinical cardiology with Austin Heart. He is on the editorial board of the American Heart Hospital Journal. He has published over forty articles on cardiovascular disease and has been the principal investigator on numerous research projects. Rodgers has a special interest in the early detection and treatment of atherosclerosis and is a founding member of the Society of Atherosclerosis Imaging.
Rodgers received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He completed his residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and cardiology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.
The American College of Cardiology is leading the way to optimal cardiovascular care and disease prevention. The College is a 33,000-member nonprofit medical society and bestows the credential Fellow of the American College of Cardiology upon physicians who meet its stringent qualifications. The College is a leader in the formulation of health policy, standards and guidelines, and is a staunch supporter of cardiovascular research. The ACC provides professional education and operates national registries for the measurement and improvement of quality care.
About Biophysical Corporation.
Biophysical Corporation is a private, Austin, Texas-based company dedicated to advancing clinical knowledge and quality of life for its clients. Formed in 2004, the company offers Biophysical250, the most comprehensive and advanced assessment of personal health ever developed. Through the innovative analysis of blood-based biomarkers, Biophysical250 may indicate the presence or risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and other health risks often before symptoms appear. The company's management and advisory board includes internationally renowned physicians and scientists who are leaders in the field of biomarker research. More information about the company and Biophysical250 is available at www.biophysicalcorp.com or by calling 800.532.7092.