Brian Howard

Alma Mater: University of California, San Diego, B.S. in Human Biology, Minor in African American Studies

Matriculation Year: 2021

About Brian: Brian is from Petaluma, California. In the summer of 2015, he began his education as an undergraduate student at the University of California, San Diego. At university, he competed as NCAA Division 1 student athlete for all four years while completing a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Biology. Through his experience as a nationally ranked fencer and a college athlete, Brian became interested in examining the relationship between sudden cardiac death during exercise and pre-existing heart conditions. Brian is very passionate about cardiovascular biology and conducting research in a related surgical field.

Research Advisor: Nipavan Chiamvimonvat

Research Interests: My research interests are centered around chronic cardiovascular issues. Specifically, it is my goal to conduct research focused on reducing the progression of acute concerns to chronic illnesses through earlier and improved interventions.

Why ARC: The ARC-MD pathway provided me with the opportunity to pursue an academic career focused on conducting meaningful research impacting a broader patient population. It is my hope that my research will aid clinical practice aimed at preventing the development of chronic illness.

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