Tim Nichols, MD
Professor of Medicine and Pathology
Director, Francis Owen Blood Research Laboratory
Areas of Interest
Basic and translational research in hemostasis and thrombosis utilizing models of hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and atherosclerosis.
About
As an internationally recognized clinical investigator, Dr. Nichols’ current research focuses on improving treatments for patients with inherited bleeding disorders. His expertise in vascular biology research focuses on the role of von Willebrand factor in arterial thrombosis. Dr. Nichols also has an active hemostasis research program to develop new therapies for hemophilia A and hemophilia B, especially those complicated by inhibitory antibodies (anti-drug antibodies).
Dr. Nichols’ other special interests include coronary artery disease and thrombosis, cardiac catheterization, coronary angioplasty, and novel ultrasound imaging techniques.
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Undergraduate
Stanford University
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Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Residency
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill