Dr. Yasuhiro Honda

Professor

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Biography

Yasuhiro Honda is a Clinical Professor specializing in Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University. He has a robust academic profile with significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular intervention, serving as a Director and Co-Director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Core Analysis Laboratory since 2005. His professional journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University, and he completed his MD at Kyoto University in 1990, followed by residencies and fellowships at Kobe General Hospital. Dr. Honda has been an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology. His research interests focus on advancements in cardiovascular technologies and clinical evaluation trials, specifically in areas like optical coherence tomography and bioresorbable vascular scaffolds. He is currently involved in multiple clinical trials evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new cardiovascular treatments, contributing significantly to both academic literature and clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and research in Cardiovascular Medicine.

Director

2016-01-01 — Present

Stanford Cardiovascular Core Analysis Laboratory • Stanford, California

Leading the laboratory focusing on cardiovascular analysis.

Co-Director

2005-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Stanford Cardiovascular Core Analysis Laboratory • Stanford, California

Co-leading the laboratory in cardiovascular research.

Assistant Director

1999-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Stanford Cardiovascular Core Analysis Laboratory • Stanford, California

Assisting in laboratory operations and research.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.