Mohammad Abdullah Zafar

Dr. Mohammad Abdullah Zafar is an Associate Research Scientist and Research Director at the Aortic Institute at Yale-New Haven Hospital, part of Yale School of Medicine's Department of Surgery. His role bridges academic, clinical, and research efforts to advance care for thoracic aortic disease. He holds an MBBS from the University of Health Sciences and is completing a Master of Health Science in Clinical Investigation at Yale. Dr. Zafar leads a multidisciplinary team managing clinical databases, genetic testing programs, and research initiatives, contributing to over 120 peer-reviewed publications and international guidelines.

His research focuses on the genetic, molecular, and clinical aspects of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections. Key areas include risk prediction, genetic overlap with other vascular diseases, and optimizing therapeutic strategies. He frequently presents at conferences and serves as an editor for the journal AORTA.

Dr. Zafar’s work has established the Aortic Institute as a global leader in aortic disease research, with contributions to clinical practice guidelines and large-scale genetic studies.