Dr. Scott Chiesa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Scott Chiesa is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Population Science and Experimental Medicine at University College London. He is originally trained as a vascular physiologist and uses lifecourse epidemiological approaches to investigate how shared risk factors impact heart and brain health across the lifecourse. Currently, he holds joint fellowships at UCL and UCLH, focusing on the developmental phases of non-communicable diseases, specifically during early life, a period that is increasingly recognized as crucial for health outcomes. His teaching contributions include leading the MSc Cardiovascular Science Independent Research Projects module and supervising students at various levels. He is actively involved in numerous committees within the Institute, including executive boards and teaching committees, and shows a keen interest in outreach activities aimed at disadvantaged students, mentoring them towards STEM careers. Chiesa’s comprehensive experience encompasses research, teaching, and community engagement in the field of cardiovascular science.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Fellow

2025-09-27 — 2026-09-27

University College London • United Kingdom

Lead research projects in better understanding cardiovascular health risks.

David Carr Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2025-09-30

University College London, Institute of Cardiovascular Science • United Kingdom

Focused on research in vascular physiology and epidemiology.

Research Associate

2018-09-01 — 2021-03-31

Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Vascular Physiology Unit • United Kingdom

Conducted research in the field of vascular physiology.

Vascular Technologist

2014-09-01 — 2018-08-31

Institute of Cardiovascular Science, Vascular Physiology Unit • United Kingdom

Worked on studies related to vascular health and technology.