Our Research Team

Our research team at UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular is comprised of dedicated professionals committed to advancing cardiovascular science and innovation. With a passion for discovery and a drive for excellence, our researchers collaborate across disciplines to push the boundaries of knowledge in cardiovascular medicine.

From investigating novel therapies to exploring the underlying mechanisms of heart disease, our research endeavors are at the forefront of shaping the future of cardiovascular care. With a diverse range of expertise and a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes, our research staff plays a pivotal role in translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for individuals with cardiovascular conditions.

 

Cardiovascular Medicine

Sadia AshrafSadia Ashraf, PhD
Assistant Professor
Michael BungoMichael Bungo, MD
Professor
No PhotoMatthew Franciskovich
Research Coordinator II
Vijay GovindarajanVijay Govindarajan, PhD
Assistant Professor
Romain HarmanceyRomain Harmancey, PhD
Associate Professor and Head of the Harmancey Lab
No PhotoSihong He, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
No PhotoMichael Ho, PhD
Senior Research Engineer
No PhotoGretchen Howe
Senior Research Associate
Shao-Ling HuangShao-Ling Huang, MD, PhD
Associate professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
No PhotoAnushka Iyyangar
Research Coordinator II
Hyunggun KimHyunggun Kim, PhD
Visiting Scientist
Richard Kirkeeide Richard Kirkeeide, PhD
Associate Professor
Melvin KlegermanMelvin Klegerman, PhD
Professor Non-Tenure Research and Head of the Klegerman Lab
No PhotoJose Morales Madrid
Research Coordinator II
Emil MartinEmil Martin, PhD
Professor and Head of the Martin Lab
No PhotoAnna Menezes
Senior Program Manager, Research
Siddharth PrakashSiddharth K. Prakash, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Iraida SharinaIraida G. Sharina, PhD
Associate Professor Non-Tenure Research and Head of the Sharina Lab
Heinrich TaegtmeyerHeinrich Taegtmeyer, MD, DPhil
Professor
Ana ZaskeAna Maria Zaske, PhD
Research scientist and Head of the Atomic Force Microscopy Core Facility

Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Charles MillerCharles C. Miller III, PhD
Professor and Associate Dean for Hospital Quality Initiatives
Harleen SandhuHarleen K. Sandhu, MD, MPH
Associate Professor, Research
Van Truong, PhDVan Thi Thanh Truong, PhD, MS, BPharm
Associate Professor, Research
Ying Huang, MD, PhDYing Huang, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Research and Assistant Director, Advanced Endovascular Aortic Research Program
No PhotoDora Babocs, MD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
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Research Coordinator I
No PhotoMadiha Hassan

Research Coordinator II
No PhotoLucas Ruiter Kanamori, MD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
No PhotoMariano Montemayor
Research Coordinator III
No PhotoBinod Shrestha
Research Coordinator I
No PhotoPriscila Da Silveira Suguita
Research Coordinator I
No PhotoObaid Syed
Data Management Analyst
No PhotoFebin Thomas
Research Coordinator I

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation

Igor GregoricIgor D. Gregoric, MD
Professor and Director of Research
No PhotoTania Castro, BS
Research Coordinator II
No PhotoBrian Childs, BBA, BS
Data Management Analyst
No PhotoR. Michelle Sauer Gehring, PhD
Research Scientist
No PhotoJacinda Gonzales-Lopez, RN
Research Nurse
No PhotoMateja K. Jezovnik
Associate Professor
Isabella LefebvreIsabella Lefebvre
Senior Regulatory and Compliance Specialist
Amber LiAmber Li, BSN, RN
Research Nurse
No PhotoJeremy McKeever, MS
Data Management Analyst
No PhotoJessica Moody, PhD
Research Scientist
No PhotoYeraldin Morales, BS
Research Coordinator II
Chandni PatelChandni Patel, MHA
Senior Program Manager, Research
No PhotoPriyanka Prathipati, PhD
Research Scientist
Rajko RadovancevicRajko Radovancevic, MD
Associate Professor