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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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

Sep September 24 Tue 2024

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Science

Michael Salerno, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular) and of Radiology (Cardiovascular Imaging), Stanford University School of Medicine

Apr April 28 - 29 Mon-Tue 2025

2025 Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium

This event has become a cornerstone in the drug discovery community for networking and collaboration. The 2025 Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium offers a unique opportunity for all members of the drug discovery community – including researchers, pharmaceutical companies, investment groups, academia, and the broader biomedical community – to share ideas and innovations. 

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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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