Gene Therapy (IMAGE) Veterans Affairs Research Communications Caption Dimosthenis Giamouridis is a research associate in Dr. Kirk Hammond's lab at the VA San Diego Healthcare System and the University of California San Diego. The team has shown, in mice, that gene therapy can improve a diabetes-related heart ailment. Credit Kevin Walsh Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.