Lab Members
Our multidisciplinary approach is driven by a team of
creative and passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Yasuhiro Shudo, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
yshudo@stanford.edu
Koji Kawago, MD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Lab member since May 2022
Yujiro Kawai, MD, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Lab member since December 2024
Lab Alumni
Eric Pfrender, BS
Life Science Research Professional
Lab member: 2021-2023
John Farag, MD
General Surgery Resident
Lab member: 2022-2024
Hye Sook Shin, BS
Life Science Research Professional and
Lab Manager
Lab member: 2019-2022
Umayr Syed, BS.
Life Science Research Professional
Lab member: 2022-2024
Akshara Thakore, M.S.
Life Science Research Professional
Lab member: 2019-2021