Dr. Francois Haddad

Professor

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Biography

Francois Haddad is a Clinical Professor of Medicine specializing in cardiovascular imaging, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced heart failure transplantation. With over 18 years of experience in cardiology, he directs the Biomarker Phenotypic Core Laboratory at the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, which is dedicated to translational studies in cardiovascular medicine. His laboratory's focus includes identifying early biomarkers of heart failure related to aging, utilizing bioengineering approaches for cardiovascular disease modeling, and developing novel informatic techniques for disease risk detection and stratification. He is actively involved in precision medicine initiatives such as Project Baseline and the Integrated Personalized Omics Profiling Initiative. His clinical focus encompasses several areas including right heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, hypertensive heart disease, heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, and heart transplantation. Dr. Haddad has held various academic appointments and contributed to multiple committees, showcasing his leadership in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Leading research and clinical initiatives in cardiovascular medicine.

Awards

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Dean's Honours List

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Governor's General Medal of Excellence

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Faculty Teacher Award

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.