Arunima Misra

Dr. Arunima Misra is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program. She is affiliated with Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center and holds roles in Medicine-Cardiology. She earned her MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, completing residencies and fellowships in cardiology and cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Misra specializes in echocardiography, multimodality cardiac imaging, heart failure, and valve disease, with a focus on clinical trials and under-represented populations.

Education:

• MD in Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
• Residencies: Cardiology Research, Cardiovascular Medicine, Clinical Cardiology
• Fellowships at Baylor College of Medicine and University of Texas Southwestern

Research Interests: Dr. Misra's work centers on advancing cardiovascular diagnostics and therapies. Her expertise in echocardiography and imaging techniques supports precision medicine for heart failure and valve disease. She leads clinical trials to expand treatment options, particularly for veterans and under-represented groups.

Awards:

• 2024 Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award
• 2022 Clinical Trials Research Award
• 2012 Fulbright and Jaworski Teaching Award

Advising/Grants: Dr. Misra mentors fellows and contributes to grant-funded research on cardiovascular outcomes. Her work integrates clinical care, education, and innovation in cardiology.

Labs/Teams: She collaborates with professional societies and VA networks to advance translational cardiovascular research and patient care.