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Sean Wu, MD, Cardiology, Stanford, CA

SeanMing-YuanWuMDPhD FACC

Cardiology • Stanford, CA

Professor of Medicine and (by courtesy) Pediatrics, Section Chief, Basic and Translational Research, Cardiovascular Medicine Division, Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, Department of Medicine; Joan and Sanford I. Weill Scholar and Associate Director, Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Phone+1 650-723-4000
    Fax+1 650-724-4689

Summary

  • Sean Wu, MD, is a cardiology specialist based in Palo Alto, CA, with a diverse educational background including fellowships in developmental biology and cardiovascular disease from Boston Children's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital respectively. Throughout his career, he has held various roles at Stanford University, progressing from an assistant professor to his current position as a professor of medicine. Dr. Wu's specialties include general cardiology, hypertension, coronary artery disease, echocardiography, and preventive cardiology. In recent years, he has published numerous medical articles in recognized journals. He is the recipient of several awards, showcasing his commitment to his field.

Education & Training

  • Boston Children's Hospital
    Boston Children's HospitalPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2003 - 2006
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2001 - 2006
  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2001
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2001 - 2013
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1999 - 2002
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Elected Member Association of American Physicians, 2024
  • Joan and Sanford I Weill Scholar Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, 2019-2024
  • Elected Member Association of University Cardiologists, 2023
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Fates Aligned: Origins and Mechanisms of Ventricular Conduction System and Ventricular Wall Development  
    Sean M Wu, William R Goodyer, Pediatric Cardiology
  • Cardioprotective actions of TGFbRI inhibition through stimulating autocrine/paracrine of survivin and inhibiting Wnt in cardiac progenitors  
    Ho YS, Tsai WH, Lin FC, Huang WP, Lin LC, Wu SM, Liu YR, Chen WP, Stem Cells, 2/4/2016

Press Mentions

  • Acoustic Signals Could Be Used to Shepherd Heart Cells into Precise Patterns
    Acoustic Signals Could Be Used to Shepherd Heart Cells into Precise PatternsJune 13th, 2018
  • Meeting Report for the 2017 National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Progenitor Cell Biology Consortium
    Meeting Report for the 2017 National Institutes of Health National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Progenitor Cell Biology ConsortiumMay 26th, 2017
  • Fixing Broken Hearts Through Tissue Engineering
    Fixing Broken Hearts Through Tissue EngineeringMay 6th, 2017
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Grant Support

  • Heart Enabling Advancements through Regenerative Tissue (HEART) ProgramNIH-ARPA-H2023–2028
  • Reawakening Cardiomyocyte Proliferation from Structural Mediated QuiescenceNIH/NHLBI2023–2027
  • Collaborative Research: RECODE: Directing and Controlling Cardiac Differentiation Through Cellular and Microenvironmental Manipulation and Application of Machine-LearningNational Science Foundation2021–2025
  • Additional Venture Research FundAdditional Venture Foundation2021–2024
  • From proteins to cells to tissues: A multi-scale assessment of biomechanical regulation by the myosin molecular motorNIH NIGMS2019–2024
  • Established Investigator AwardAmerican Heart Association2017–2021
  • Director's Pioneer AwardOffice of the Director, National Institutes of Health (OD)2014–2020
  • U01 Human iPS Cells for the Understanding and Treatment of Cardiovascular DiseasesNational Heart Lung and Blood Institute/National Institutes of Health2012–2017
  • Grant-in-AidAmerican Heart Association Western Affiliate2014–2016
  • Human Pluripotent Stem Cell And Progenitor Models Of Cardiac And Blood DiseasesNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
  • Cardiac Progenitor Cells In Development And DiseaseNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2005–2010
  • Generation Of Functional Organs VIA Developmental ChimerismOffice Of The Director, National Institutes Of Health2008

Committees

  • Chair-Elect, American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Research Council 2024 - Present
  • Chair, Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Scientific Committee 2023 - Present
  • President, Board of Directors, American Heart Association Bay Area Division 2022 - Present
  • Member, American Heart Association Council Operations Committee 2022 - Present
  • Member, Leadership Committee, American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Research Council 2020 - Present
  • Vice Chair, Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation Scientific Committee 2022 - 2023
  • President-Elect, Board of Directors, American Heart Association-Bay Area Division 2021 - 2022
  • Chair, American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Council Early Career Committee 2020 - 2022
  • Vice Chair, American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Council Early Career Committee 2018 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Advisory Board, Silver Creek Pharmaceutical, Inc.2014 - 2018

External Links

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