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Sadiya S Khan, MD, MSc, is an Associate Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, with appointments in the Medicine (Cardiology), Medical Social Sciences (Determinants of Health), and Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology) departments. She is affiliated with institutions such as the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and the Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics.
- MD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2009)
- MS: Northwestern University (2014)
Dr. Khan’s research focuses on cardiovascular epidemiology, particularly the epidemiology of heart failure, cardiovascular risk prediction, and the application of -OMICS technologies (epigenomics, genomics, proteomics) to identify novel therapeutic agents. Her work bridges population-based cohort studies with clinical practice, emphasizing precision medicine and cardiovascular prevention at both individual and population levels.
Her recent publications highlight advancements in heart age calculation, PREVENT risk equations, and cardiorespiratory fitness biomarkers. She has contributed to studies on hypertension treatment gaps, multiethnic risk prediction, and gestational diabetes as a cardiovascular risk marker. These works span clinical cardiology, epidemiology, and public health disciplines.
- Elected Member, The American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) (2025)
- Top Peer Reviewer, JAMA (2025)
- Honorary Member, Korean Society of Cardiology (2024)
- Feinberg School of Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award (2017)
- J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD, Research Award (2016)
Dr. Khan serves as a practicing cardiologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where she treats patients with cardiovascular diseases and focuses on preventive strategies, particularly for young women. She is actively involved in media engagement and scientific communication, contributing to major journals like JAMA, Nature Medicine, and Circulation. Her leadership roles include chairing the American Heart Association's Early Career Committee and serving on editorial boards.
