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With more than 30 years of experience in healthcare, Dr. Robert C. Robbins brings profound expertise across a wide spectrum of medical fields. As an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon, healthcare professor, and hospital leader, Dr. Robbins has held prominent positions such as chairman and professor in surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at a top-5 medical school, and adjunct professor in biomedical engineering. He has also spearheaded the Stanford Institute for Cardiovascular Medicine, directed major transplant programs, and served as President and CEO of the Texas Medical Center, showcasing his leadership and innovative vision in advancing healthcare.
Robert C. Robbins has an h-index of 97 and a d-index of 96, reflecting his influence in medical science. His research spans tissue engineering, stem cell therapy, and cardiovascular medicine, underscoring his pivotal contributions to advancing medical innovation. Peruse his publications and citations on his Google Scholar profile.
HEALTH & WELLNESS
PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP
With a professional background perfectly suited for the moment, President Robbins served as a national leader during the COVID-19 pandemic, routinely appearing with former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona to brief the university and local community on mitigation actions, spearheading a high-volume vaccination operation and sharing with leaders of other universities a blueprint for continuing instruction and operations.
DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Robert C. Robbins led development efforts to open the $23 million Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine in 2023, in addition to spearheading a broad planning and development effort to bring to life a $156 million Center for Advanced Molecular and Immunological Therapies in Phoenix.
Robert C. Robbins was the subject of remarks from Cindy Rankin, University of Arizona Physiology faculty member.
At the October 4, 2024 grand opening of the Pima JTED (Joint Technical Education District) Mel and Enid Zuckerman Center for Health and Medical Careers in South Tucson, Rankin offered positive remarks regarding President Robbins' early and continuing contributions to the school's establishment.
Watch Rankin's full remarks here.
Robert C. Robbins Celebrated by Cindy Rankin at Health Center Opening
3rd Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford
Raised more than $50 million to support the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute
Served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the world’s largest medical center, Texas Medical Center, comprising 59 institutions and successfully;
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Operationalized a 150,000-square-foot life sciences incubator and accelerator
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Incubated more than 50 biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device and digital health companies
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Envisioned and planned the TMC3 2-million-square-foot translational research campus in collaboration with the University of Texas Houston, Texas A&M University, Baylor College of Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Houston and Rice University, which has since opened as TMC Helix Park.
Involved in more than 40 medical device and biotechnology startup companies, including co-founding four and taking one company public
