Translational Medicine
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A native of Fondi, Italy, Dr. Abbate received his degree in medicine from University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Italy, graduating magna cum laude. He completed a post-graduate Clinical Fellowship in Adult Cardiovascular Medicine and a Research Doctorate in Cellular and Molecular Cardiology at Universita’ Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Rome, Italy. He then completed an additional Internal Medicine Residency program here at VCU-MCV Hospitals. Dr. Abbate joined the VCU Pauley Heart Center as Assistant Professor of Medicine.