Texas Tech University Health Science center Permian Basin, United States
Dr. Godfrey Tabowei is a physician-scientist specializing in internal medicine and cardiology. He earned his medical degree from Niger Delta University in Nigeria and has undergone clinical training across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. With over 80 completed or ongoing research projects and more than 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as JACC, JAHA, and JSCAI, his work focuses on cardiovascular outcomes, health disparities, and quality improvement. Dr. Tabowei holds editorial appointments in five journals and is a member of prestigious professional bodies including the ACC, AHA, and HFSA. His research has been presented at major international conferences.
Profile:
š Academic & Professional Background:
Completed medical education at Niger Delta University, Nigeria. Completed internship and national service as a medical officer. Trained in Psychiatry in the UK while building research expertise. Currently completing residency training in Internal Medicine in the USA, gaining advanced clinical and academic skills.
š¬ Research & Innovations:
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Led/participated in 83 research projects
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Published 30+ peer-reviewed articles in journals such as JACC, JAHA, and JSCAI
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Holding 1 patent under process
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Active in editorial boards (5 appointments) and international collaborations (5)
š” Areas of Expertise:
Internal Medicine | Cardiology | Cardiovascular Research | Health Disparities
š Key Contributions:
Authored systematic reviews and meta-analyses on pulmonary hypertension, TAVR outcomes, anticoagulation strategies, and heart failure disparities. Presented findings at major conferences (JACC, SCAI, AHA), improving clinical practice and patient careāespecially in underserved communities.
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Professional Memberships:
American College of Cardiology | American Heart Association | Heart Failure Society of America | American College of Physicians | Gold Humanism Honor Society
Publication Top Notes:
1. The Association of COVID-19 and Mortality in Hospitalizations With Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions
May 2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.jscai.2025.103605
Contributors: Godfrey Tabowei, John Garza, Ayman Fath, Ahmed Bashir Sukhera, Oboseh John Ogedegbe, Gabriel Alugba, Samuel Dadzie, Ooreoluwa Fasola, Meron Tesfaye, Evbu Enakpene, et al.
2. Unveiling Lipoprotein(a): A New Frontier in Heart Health
Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology
May 20, 2025
DOI: 10.1177/26324636251341038
Contributors: Godfrey Tabowei, Divya Parepalli, Taylor Sanders, Oboseh John Ogedegbe, Ahmed Bashir Sukhera, Gabriel Alugba, Samuel Dadzie, Bosky Modi, Eunice Mejulu, Laura Gonzalez-Reyes, et al.