Interventional cardiology research opportunities at Tufts Medical Center
Research is an important part of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center. Fellows are encouraged to get involved early and have access to a wide range of research experiences—from basic science to large clinical trials.
Hands-on from the start
Fellows are active contributors to clinical research throughout the year. With support from expert mentors like Drs. Kimmelstiel, Weintraub and Kapur, fellows are guided through the process of designing studies, writing abstracts and publishing papers.
National clinical trials
Tufts MC has a long history of leading and participating in major device trials, especially drug-eluting stents. We’re also involved in trials beyond coronary interventions, including peripheral and structural heart studies. Our fellows actively participate in high-profile studies like the RESPECT trial, which looks at PFO closure for stroke prevention.
Homegrown studies
We also run many single-center studies led by our own investigators. Topics include platelet function during PCI, kidney protection during contrast procedures and the use of pharmacologic therapies. Fellows help design, carry out and analyze these projects.
Specialized research opportunities
Our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center offers studies focused on alcohol septal ablation and other physiologic approaches to HCM. Fellows collaborate closely with the heart failure team on these efforts.
For those interested in translational research, Dr. Kapur’s lab at the Molecular Cardiology Research Institute provides a unique opportunity to explore molecular mechanisms tied to interventional cardiology.
Whether you're passionate about clinical trials, physiology or molecular research, our program gives you the tools and mentorship to make an impact.
