Dr. Seda Tierney

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Seda Tierney is a pediatric cardiologist specializing in echocardiography and a clinician scientist with expertise in echocardiographic predictors of outcomes within pediatric cardiology. Her research emphasizes pediatric heart transplant, Fontan procedures, Kawasaki Disease, and Marfan Syndrome. Funded by organizations including NIH/NHLBI and the American Heart Association, her investigations focus on quality improvement and non-invasive vascular testing, aiming to understand how exercise interventions can enhance cardiovascular health in children with cardiac conditions. Dr. Tierney has been pivotal in building clinical programs and leads both the Echo Laboratory and Pediatric Vascular Research Laboratory at Stanford University. Her work has resulted in national and international research collaborations. Throughout her academic career, Dr. Tierney has held several prestigious positions, including Medical Director of the Echo Laboratory and Director of the Kawasaki Disease Outpatient Program. She has been recognized for her contributions to medical science by receiving multiple awards and honors, including the Faculty Scholar Award from CHRI Stanford. Her continual commitment to pediatric cardiology is reflected in her leadership roles in various medical boards and committees.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director, Echo Laboratory

2023-01-01 — Present

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Leading the Echo Laboratory focusing on echocardiographic practices in pediatric cardiology.

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Full professor in the Pediatrics department with a focus on pediatric cardiology.

Director, Kawasaki Disease Outpatient Program

2021-01-01 — Present

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Overseeing clinical management of Kawasaki Disease patients.

Co-Director, Stanford Pediatric Core Imaging Translational Research (SPECTR) Laboratory

2020-01-01 — Present

Stanford Children’s Health • Palo Alto, CA

Co-leading research efforts in pediatric imaging.

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Served as an associate professor in Pediatrics.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2017-01-01

Stanford School of Medicine • Stanford, CA

Contributing to research and teaching in pediatric cardiology.

Instructor

2004-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Harvard School of Medicine • Boston, MA

Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics.

Awards

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Faculty Scholar Award

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Marian Jack Euphrat Distinguished Packard Fellow

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Clinical Science Research Award - Mid Career

Courses

PEDS 199 PEDS 280 PEDS 299 PEDS 370 PEDS 399

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.