Dr. Aruna Pradhan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Aruna Pradhan is an Associate Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine. She completed her medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine and has pursued further education at Harvard and Johns Hopkins Universities, earning multiple degrees, including an MPH and an MSc. Her research interests are highly focused on the interplay between inflammation, diabetes, and cardiovascular health, particularly investigating adipokines as biological markers and their roles in the pathogenesis of diabetes-related vascular complications. She has been involved in significant clinical trials, including the LANCET trial which assessed insulin therapy strategies among patients with early-stage diabetes. Dr. Pradhan has received numerous awards and funding, including a career development award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Her contributions to the field extend into clinical practice, as she continues to work as an echocardiographer and clinical cardiologist at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Dr. Pradhan is dedicated to advancing understanding in her field and improving patient outcomes through her continued research and clinical efforts.

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Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
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  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.