# Multi-Disciplinary Training Program in Cardiovascular Imaging at Stanford

> **NIH NIH T32** · STANFORD UNIVERSITY · 2024 · $112,862

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY
The multidisciplinary T32 postdoctoral training program in Cardiovascular Imaging at Stanford (CVIS) is designed
to train the next generation of cardiovascular imaging investigators by exposing them to three complementary
areas – clinical, engineering, and molecular imaging. With the rise in the impact of cardiovascular disease on
U.S. and world health and the rapid advances in imaging technologies and cardiovascular biology, it is critical
that trainees be provided a broad, multidisciplinary and collaborative training program to foster their ability to
translate cardiovascular imaging research into clinical applications. The program goals include rigorous training
in the scientific method, critical analysis, logical reasoning, and independent thinking in a highly collaborative
setting. Trainees develop a focused area of cardiovascular imaging research expertise and exposure to a wide
range of complementary research techniques. Mentors model collegial and productive collaboration, provide
guidance in oral and written communication, and model responsible, rigorous, and reproducible research
practices. The program proposes to continue training four postdoctoral fellows in multidisciplinary cardiovascular
imaging research. Fellows are appointed to the CVIS T32 annually, with a strong encouragement to seek their
own funding for additional years as part of the skills imparted by the program. Thirty trainees so far have benefited
from this program, including 12 women and 4 underrepresented minorities. Four fellows are currently in training.
Continuous and consistent evaluation from the trainees report a high degree of satisfaction with the program.
Fourteen of the past trainees have gone on to become independent researchers in premier academic institutions
and in industry. The Program is directed by Joseph Wu, MD, PhD (Contact PI), Professor of Radiology and
Cardiovascular Medicine and Director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute (CVI); John Pauly, PhD, Professor
of Electrical Engineering; and Koen Nieman, MD, PhD, Professor of Radiology and Medicine (Cardiology) at
Stanford University. Administrative and program management support is provided by a dedicated team of
educators in the Stanford CVI. An Internal Advisory Board consisting of senior Stanford faculty from a broad
range of disciplines and an External Advisory Board consisting of leading experts in cardiovascular imaging
research in the U.S. play a vital role in monitoring the progress of this training program, providing ongoing support
and advice as needed. The overarching goal of the program is to train the next generation of investigators with
expertise in advanced cardiovascular imaging technology, dedicated to identifying innovative solutions, and
capable of translating basic research into clinical success.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10848706
- **Project number:** 2T32EB009035-16
- **Recipient organization:** STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** Koen Nieman
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $112,862
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2008-09-30 → 2029-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10848706

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10848706, Multi-Disciplinary Training Program in Cardiovascular Imaging at Stanford (2T32EB009035-16). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10848706. Licensed CC0.

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