Dr. Kevin Alexander

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Kevin M. Alexander is an advanced heart failure-trained cardiologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. His clinical practice involves managing advanced heart failure and transplant cases, covering a diverse range of patients. Dr. Alexander's research focuses on various forms of heart failure, particularly transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, which is an underdiagnosed cause of heart failure, especially among African American and elderly populations. He leads an active research laboratory aimed at enhancing the understanding of this condition and has received support from organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. His clinical interests include heart failure, amyloidosis, and advanced heart transplantation. Dr. Alexander has been recognized with several prestigious awards and fellowships, including the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellowship and the ASPIRE Transthyretin Amyloidosis Competitive Research Grant.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-07-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaches and conducts research in advanced heart failure and cardiovascular medicine.

Awards

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Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellowship

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Gertrude M. Ezra M. Eisen Prize in Cardiovascular Research

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ASPIRE Transthyretin Amyloidosis Competitive Research Grant

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Carl Storm Underrepresented Minority Fellowship

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Thomas W. Smith Fellowship in Heart Failure

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Loan Repayment Program Award

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Presidential Travel Award

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Fellow

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Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Award

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Stanford KL2 Mentored Career Development Program Award

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Fellow

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.