Dr. Sanjiv Narayan

Professor

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Biography

Sanjiv Narayan is a Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine and directing the Computational Arrhythmia Research Laboratory (CARL). With over 30 years of experience, he has pioneered techniques for mapping atrial fibrillation (AF) to improve ablation success rates and has collaborated internationally on developing bioengineering solutions for human heart rhythm disorders. Born in Aylesbury, England, he received his MB ChB from the University of Birmingham, where he focused on neural networks in his MSc. He conducted research at UCLA under Dr. Arthur Toga, leading to significant contributions in computational neuroscience. Narayan has received several awards, including the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Heart Rhythm Society and numerous "Top Doctor" recognitions. His lab is renowned for its success in funding and mentoring future leaders in the field of electrophysiology, guiding them to prestigious fellowships and awards. Dr. Narayan’s clinical interests include clinical cardiac electrophysiology, AF ablation, and ventricular ectopic beats.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Director of NIH T32 CHIP Program, overseeing initiatives in Computational Medicine and leading the Arrhythmia Center.

Co-Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Arrhythmia Center, Stanford Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Leads clinical practices and research in atrial fibrillation and other rhythm disorders.

Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Electrophysiology Research, Stanford Medicine • Palo Alto, CA

Directs research programs and clinical trials focusing on cardiac electrophysiology.

Patents

System and Method for Identifying Sources of Biological Rhythms

9,392,948 B2 2016-07-19

Innovative techniques for detecting and diagnosing rhythm disorders.

Method and System for Detection of Biological Rhythm Disorders

8,868,169 B2 2014-10-21

Techniques designed to detect rhythm disturbances and facilitate treatment.

Courses

BIOE 390 MED 289 MED 299 MED 280 MED 399 CME 291 MED 370 MED 199

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.