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  • Bernardo Bonilauri

    Bernardo Bonilauri

    Postdoctoral Scholar, Cardiovascular Institute

    BioDr. Bonilauri is a highly motivated and dedicated scientist with a steadfast commitment to advancing our understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular biology. He is also at the forefront of developing innovative therapeutic approaches and driving drug discovery efforts. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, under the mentorship of Dr. Joseph C. Wu, Dr. Bonilauri has the privilege of contributing to groundbreaking research in complex disease modeling systems.
    His work spans a diverse range of disciplines, including multi-omics, molecular and cellular biology, tissue engineering, biochemistry, structural biology, and advanced imaging technologies. This integrative approach, coupled with his keen critical thinking skills, positions Dr. Bonilauri to unravel the intricate complexities of cardiac diseases and pioneer novel therapeutic strategies. His research is particularly impactful in addressing rare cardiac conditions such as Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis, where innovative solutions are critically needed.

  • Arianne Caudal

    Arianne Caudal

    Postdoctoral Scholar, Cardiovascular Institute

    BioDr. Arianne Caudal is a postdoctoral fellow at the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute with research interests in cardiac metabolism, disease modeling, and drug discovery. Dr. Caudal received her PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Washington, after conducting thesis work on mitochondrial metabolism and protein-protein interactions in the heart.

  • Ramzi Emanuel Dudum

    Ramzi Emanuel Dudum

    Masters Student in Health Policy, admitted Autumn 2022

    BioDr. Dudum is a cardiologist and population health expert working to develop novel risk prediction methods and implementation strategies to create practices and systems that allow for reductions in cardiovascular disease. He completed a Masters in Public Health at Johns Hopkins concentrating in epidemiology and biostatistics and a Doctorate of Medicine at George Washington University.

    He completed internal medicine residency training as part of the Osler Medical Service, where he worked under the mentorship of Drs. Roger Blumenthal and Michael Blaha to study improving cardiovascular risk prediction and coronary artery calcium. Given his focus on population health and implementation science, he also helped launch and refine risk adjustment tools and implemented guideline-directed medical care pathways. During his time there, he was recognized for his clinical acumen and dedication to patient care.

    He came to Stanford for his cardiovascular medicine fellowship and continued research in coronary artery calcium under the mentorship of Drs. David Maron and Fatima Rodriguez while also conducting cardiovascular health implementation science work under the mentorship of Dr. Steve Asch. He serves as the co-investigator of a prospective randomized trial testing the effects of notification of incidental coronary artery calcium on statin initiation rates among those with and without cardiovascular disease (NCT 05588895). He has worked with hospital leaders to implement digital health and artificial intelligence tools, creating the infrastructure for the prospective use of AI-algorithms on radiology studies. As a preventive cardiologist and population health expert, he leads efforts in the preventive cardiology section related to improving cardiovascular health.

  • Gracia Fahed, MD

    Gracia Fahed, MD

    Postdoctoral Scholar, Cardiovascular Institute

    BioDr. Fahed earned her medical degree from the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Lebanon. She graduated at the top of her class and was recognized for her outstanding academic achievements and compassionate patient care. Over the course of her medical studies, Dr. Fahed concentrated her research on understanding the pathophysiology behind endothelial dysfunction, hypertension and the metabolic syndrome. As a postdoctoral scholar in the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, she now focuses on left ventricular diastolic dysfunction and early diagnosis of genetic cardiomyopathy, with a specific focus on transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, a serious yet often overlooked cause of heart failure. Dr. Fahed aims to improve risk-stratification to enhance diagnostic care and improve cardiovascular outcomes.