Khanh-Van Thi Tran

Khanh-Van Thi Tran, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at UMass Chan Medical School with primary affiliation in the Department of Medicine and cross-appointments in Cardiovascular Medicine (T.H. Chan School of Medicine), MD/PhD Program, and Translational Science (Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences). Her research integrates cardiovascular physiology, molecular metabolism, and digital health technology.

Education:

• BA from Smith College
• MD and PhD in Molecular Medicine from University of Massachusetts Medical School

Research Focus: Dr. Tran's work spans thermogenic adipocyte regulation, non-coding RNA biology, atrial fibrillation detection using wearable technology, vascular endothelial function, and cardiac remodeling. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on translating molecular discoveries into clinical applications, particularly in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Publication Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2012-2022) cluster around three themes: 1) Digital health solutions for cardiac monitoring, 2) Molecular mechanisms of adipose tissue biology and metabolism, and 3) Vascular and endothelial pathophysiology. This reflects interdisciplinary work bridging clinical cardiology, molecular biology, and biomedical engineering.

Collaborations: She frequently collaborates with researchers including David McManus, Silvia Corvera, and Timothy Fitzgibbons on projects involving atrial fibrillation, adipocyte biology, and vascular physiology.