Established in 2004, the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute ignites new research and clinical applications through awarded seed grants, establishes educational and training programs in the field of cardiovascular medicine and research, and fosters an environment that supports community. The CVI supports activities outside the bench and clinic that facilitate an exchange of ideas through seminars that are open to all members.

Emerging Stories

Events and Programs

Jun June 23 Tue 2026

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Science

Maintainance and Remodeling of the Cardiac Plasma Membrane: New Roles of Dysferlin
Stephan Lehnart, MD
Professor of Translational Cardiology, Department of Cardiology and Pneumology University Medical Center Göttingen, Georg-August University Göttingen, Germany

Jun June 12 - August Aug 17 Fri-Mon 2026

CVI Seed Grant Program opens for applications

We strongly encourage proposals that emphasize interdisciplinary collaborations and address critical challenges in cardiovascular care, including efforts to improve health outcomes.

Jul 30 - 31, 2026

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CVI Leadership

Joseph C. Wu, MD, PhD

Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute

Simon H. Stertzer, MD, Professor
Department of Medicine (Cardiology) & Radiology

Contact Us

Stanford Cardiovascular Institute
265 Campus Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 723-9126
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