Panteha Rezaeian

Panteha Rezaeian, MD is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. Her research focuses on cardiovascular pathophysiology, particularly in inflammatory and immunodeficiency conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, HIV, and diabetes. She has contributed to studies on arterial stiffness, coronary microvascular dysfunction, and the role of epicardial adipose tissue in cardiovascular calcifications.

Her work combines clinical cardiology with epidemiological approaches, investigating biomarkers (e.g., troponin I, coronary calcium scores) and imaging modalities (CT, MRI) to assess cardiovascular risk in vulnerable populations. Notable projects include evaluations of metabolic syndrome interventions like aged garlic extract and longitudinal studies on antiretroviral therapy effects in HIV patients.

Rezaeian collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including the DCCT/EDIC Research Group and the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS), demonstrating expertise in large-scale clinical collaborations. Her publications span high-impact journals in cardiology, rheumatology, and radiology, reflecting her cross-disciplinary research scope.