In the News

We are honored that Dr. Patricia Bests from Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Team will be joining us on Sept. 8 at the West Coast SCAD Social/Reunion. She will present Mayo’s latest research findings and answer questions afterwards as time permits from both the in-person and virtual audiences. Dr. Best is an interventional cardiologist. We will […]

The West Coast SCADaddle online silent auction is open to everyone starting September 4 through September 11 (8pm PDT) with 52 exciting items. Items include a condo for a week in Cabo; a stay at the Marriott in San Diego with a water view room & Zoo tickets; jewelry, paintings and so much more. Bids […]

SCADaddles not only raise money for research and increase awareness, they are a lot of fun! There’s still plenty of fun ahead at one of our Fall 5K SCADaddles in California, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Click the links for more information and to register. If you can’t join us in person, every SCADaddle has an option […]

News and energy were in the air on June 16, 2023 at our 10th annual National SCAD Social/Reunion Dinner. SCAD Research, Inc (SRI) started off with a number of exciting announcements. Mayo Clinic’s Presentation followed with additional exciting news and future endeavors. SCAD Research Inc Update Bob Alico, founder and past president, shared a framed […]

Our 2023 5K SCADaddles for Research run/walks are in full swing thanks to an amazing group of volunteers! SCADaddles are our not just fundraisers, they are an opportunity to get together, have fun and support each other. If you haven’t already registered, we hope you will join us at one of our upcoming SCADaddle run/walks. […]

Interview with Dr. Sharonne Hayes – Part 3 Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program Team Lead We continue with our Q & A series with Dr. Hayes published in our e-newsletters. Part 1 focused on Mayo Clinic’s two SCAD related registries. Part 2 included examples of Mayo Clinic’s collaboration with other research institution. Part 3 – […]

Interview with Dr. Sharonne Hayes – Part 2 Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program Team Lead In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Hayes, an internationally recognized SCAD expert, our focus was on Mayo Clinic’s two SCAD related registries – their main registry, which currently has 1500 participants and their SCAD Biobank used for genetic […]

Interview with Dr. Sharonne Hayes – Part 1 Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program Team Lead Prior to kicking off this year’s fundraising efforts we asked Dr. Sharonne Hayes, Mayo Clinic SCAD Research Program Team Lead, several questions about Mayo Clinic’s SCAD Research Program. She began by saying: “The support from SCAD Research Inc (SRI) has […]

We are honored that SCAD Research, Inc. founder, Bob Alico’s story is on the homepage of Mayo Clinic Magazine! Check out what motivated Bob to start SCAD Research, Inc. and what has been accomplished since 2011. After reading, please share with your family, friends and anyone in between. Thank you Bob and everyone who has […]

SCAD Heart Attack Awareness Week is February 19-25. This is the perfect week to spread the word. Wondering what can you do to raise awareness about spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)? Here are a few ideas: Contact your local newspapers & radio/TV stations, introduce yourself and offer to tell them your story. Submit your story […]