University of Michigan wins 2026 STAT Madness for new insights into abdominal aortic aneurysms
7 April 2026 at 16:30
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a life-threatening vascular condition with limited treatment options.Β
Now, researchers from the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center have identified a driving force behind the condition, opening up a potential target for new therapies. Their paper uncovering the causal link between triglycerides and abdominal aortic aneurysms won the STAT Madness 2026 popular vote.Β


Β© Kara Gavin/University of Michigan
