Mandana Chitsazan, MD

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Mandana Chitsazan, MD

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Hometown: Tehran, Iran

Education/background:  

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D) - Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran 2014
  • Internal Medicine Residency – Norwalk Hospital/Yale University Program, Norwalk, CT, 2023

Years in the lab: 1

As a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with a deep interest in cardiovascular research, I joined Dr. Jennifer Ho's lab in July 2023 as a postdoctoral research fellow. In our lab, I am currently working on the Endothelial Cell Collection (ECC) Study, as part of the Framingham Heart Study. In this project, we explore endothelial cell health across the spectrum of cardiometabolic disease. Our research is pivotal in identifying the molecular foundations of cardiovascular risk, potentially leading to advances in prevention and therapeutic strategies in cardiovascular health.

Favorite hobbies/interests outside of work: When I'm not working, I love ice skating, hiking, and exploring new restaurants with my husband.