Dr. Simon Body

Professor

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Biography

Simon Body is a faculty member at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, where he specializes in adult cardiac thoracic anesthesia. With over 30 years of experience, he joined the university in 2020 after holding positions at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Beth Israel Hospitals. His research focuses on genetic influences on adverse clinical outcomes following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery and the genetic causes of bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) disease. He has published more than 220 papers and a book chapter, and has been continuously funded by the NIH and AHA since 2001. Dr. Body is actively involved in mentoring residents and fellows in clinical research. He leads initiatives such as the International BAV Consortium and is a member of the GenTAC Alliance, where he contributes to understanding genetic causes of BAV and related complications. Additionally, he has a substantial background in grant management and reporting, showcasing successful collaborations across various institutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Joined the faculty in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Clinical Researcher

1990-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Brigham and Women's Hospital •

Conducted extensive research in cardiac anesthesia and genetics.

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.