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Amit Shah, MD, MSCR is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, with a secondary appointment in Medicine (Cardiology) at Emory University School of Medicine. He directs cardiac rehabilitation at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System and leads research on cardiovascular pathophysiology linked to depression, PTSD, and mental stress. His work spans ECG signal processing, arrhythmia risk, and mobile health technologies.
Educations:
- BA in Physics from Princeton University
- MD from University of Pennsylvania
- MS in Clinical and Translational Research (MSCR) from Emory University
- Residency in Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore
- Fellowship in Cardiology (Clinical Investigator Track) at Emory University
Research Interests: His studies focus on the interplay between psychosocial stressors and cardiovascular disease mechanisms. He investigates biomarkers of autonomic dysfunction, mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia, and innovative applications of wearable devices for cardiovascular monitoring. Key areas include:
- Genetic and epigenetic factors in cardiovascular response to stress
- Machine learning for ECG/PPG signal analysis
- Cardiac rehabilitation digital health interventions
Publications: His 2024-2025 work highlights advancements in mental stress-cardiovascular outcomes, vagus nerve stimulation therapies, and population-level risk prediction. Recent studies address racial disparities in cardiac responses and the role of autonomic physiology in heart failure risk.
Awards:
- KL2 Clinical Scholars Program award (Atlanta CTSA)
- American Heart Association grants
- National Institutes of Health funding
Advising & Grants: As a KL2 scholar, he mentors early-stage investigators. His NIH/AHA grants support projects on stress-induced progenitor cell mobilization and digital health technologies for cardiac rehab adherence. He chairs the MSCR Thesis Committee and participates in Early Career/Mentory committees.
Labs & Teams: Collaborates with Emory's Twins Study, Mental Stress Ischemia teams, and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) researchers. Leads the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at the Atlanta VA, integrating clinical care with research initiatives.
