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Themistocles (Tim) Assimes is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in Epidemiology and Population Health. A board-certified clinical cardiologist, he has over 30 years of medical practice and more than 25 years of research experience. Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, he earned his medical degree from McGill University in 1994. His medical training includes surgical training and internal medicine residency, followed by a master's and PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, also from McGill University. At Stanford, his research focuses on identifying genomic determinants of coronary heart disease (CHD) risk factors, utilizing multi-omic data integration, genomic studies, and advanced population-based studies to uncover the underlying pathways associated with cardiovascular conditions. He has played significant roles in various national and international projects like the Women’s Health Initiative and the Million Veteran Program, and serves in leadership capacities in multiple committees related to genetics and cardiovascular health. His scholarly work aims to translate genetic insights into clinical practice, ultimately enhancing personalized medicine for cardiovascular risks.
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