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.

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Events and Programs

Apr April 28 - 29 Mon-Tue 2025

SDDS 2025: Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium

The Stanford Drug Discovery Symposium has become a cornerstone in the drug discovery community for networking and collaboration. SDDS 2025 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. 

May May 06 Tue 2025

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Science

Deciphering the Genetic Blueprint of CAD: Insights From Nearly Two Decades of GWAS
Themistocles (Tim) Assimes, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine) and, by courtesy, of Epidemiology and Population Health, Stanford University School of Medicine

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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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