Dr. Vanessa Xanthakis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vanessa Xanthakis is an Associate Professor at Boston University in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine within the Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology. Holding a PhD from Boston University School of Public Health, Dr. Xanthakis brings extensive expertise in biostatistics and clinical epidemiology. Her research centers around the epidemiology of cardiac remodeling and subclinical disease, identifying cardiovascular disease risk factors through population-based vascular testing and echocardiography. She investigates biological, environmental, and genetic determinants of cardiac structure and function and the predictive value of novel biomarkers for cardiovascular risk. Dr. Xanthakis serves as a Program Director for the Boston University T32 Program in Cardiovascular Epidemiology, contributing significantly to cardiovascular health research and training. Her roles further extend to being an investigator for the Framingham Heart Study, focusing on improving health outcomes in various populations through interdisciplinary collaboration in biomedical research. Dr. Xanthakis has led numerous research projects aimed at understanding cardiovascular health throughout life stages, engaging actively in grant-funded initiatives to advance public health knowledge in cardiovascular epidemiology.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Associate Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology, contributing to research and teaching in cardiovascular health and biostatistics.

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
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