Dr. Vijaya Kolachalama

Associate Professor

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Biography

Vijaya B. Kolachalama, PhD, FAHA is an Associate Professor at Boston University's Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in the Department of Computational Biomedicine. Dr. Kolachalama’s research is highly interdisciplinary, involving collaborations with experts across neuroscience, bioinformatics, physics, computing data sciences, and medicine. His group focuses on creating innovative methods that make scientific inquiry more effective, especially at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and human health. He aims to enhance research in digital neurodegenerative pathology and cognitive assessment related to Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Kolachalama has published in leading journals such as Nature Medicine and is active in multiple research projects related to cognitive decline assessment and early detection of diseases. He is a key figure in the Boston University Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute and the Evans Center for Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research. He received numerous awards for his contributions to science and mentorship, including the Young Alumni Achiever Award from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. His lab is committed to advancing impactful science through innovative technology and research methodologies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

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

Leading interdisciplinary research in computational biomedicine with a focus on AI applications in health.

Awards

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Young Alumni Achiever Award

2024-01-01
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Senior Member

2022-01-01
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Evans Junior Faculty Merit Award

2021-01-01

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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