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Professor Dr. Vasan Ramachandran

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Biography

Vasan S. Ramachandran, M.D., is an Adjunct Professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, focusing on Preventive Medicine and Epidemiology. He is a trained cardiologist and leading researcher in cardiovascular epidemiology with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Ramachandran is associated with prestigious projects like the Framingham Heart Study and the Risk Underlying Rural Areas Longitudinal Study. He has been honored with various awards for his mentoring and research excellence, including the American Heart Association's Distinguished Scientist Award. His primary areas of research include genetic and non-genetic epidemiology of heart failure, blood pressure, and the implications of novel biomarkers in cardiovascular health. Dr. Ramachandran’s work has notably contributed to understanding rural health disparities and enhancing training for emerging researchers in the field.

Research Interests

Cardiovascular Epidemiology Preventive Medicine Genomics Biomarkers Health Disparities

Experience

Principal Investigator

— Present

Framingham Heart Study • Boston, MA

Leading the Framingham Heart Study focusing on cardiovascular disease risk factors and population-based health initiatives.

Director

— Present

Center for Integrative Transdisciplinary Epidemiology, Boston University • Boston, MA

Overseeing research and collaborations across multiple epidemiological datasets and cohort studies.

Professor

— Present

Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching foundational courses and supervising graduate students in Epidemiology and Medicine.

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.