Sandeep Kishore

Sandeep (Sunny) P. Kishore is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), specializing in chronic disease control and digital health innovation. His work focuses on addressing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity through scalable healthcare solutions. He has pioneered initiatives like UCSF's hypertension control algorithm and led WHO reforms to expand access to essential medicines for chronic diseases.

Education:

• MD-PhD: Weill Cornell/Rockefeller/Sloan-Kettering, 2014
• M.Sc. in Immunology: University of Oxford (Usher Cunningham Scholar), 2006
• B.S. in Biology: Duke University, 2004
• Residency: Brigham & Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School, 2021

Research Interests: His research bridges global health policy and clinical practice, emphasizing equitable access to medicines, digital health tools, and multidisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management. Key areas include hypertension control algorithms, essential medicines policy, and youth-driven advocacy networks like the Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network.

Publications & Trends: Dr. Kishore has authored over 70 articles in journals like The Lancet and PLOS One, focusing on global health equity, NCD policy, and healthcare system optimization. His work often addresses disparities in essential medicine availability and the role of technology in improving chronic disease outcomes.

Awards & Recognition:

• Sarber Award (American Society of Microbiology)
• National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leader
• MIT Dalai Lama Center Fellow
• Paul & Daisy Soros Fellow

Grants & Advocacy: He has directed federal grants for hypertension control and led Resolve to Save Lives initiatives targeting 100M deaths prevented through cardiovascular health. His advocacy includes modernizing WHO's Essential Medicines List and promoting fixed-dose drug combinations for blood pressure management.

Labs & Networks: Founder of the Young Professionals Chronic Disease Network (YPCDN), a global network of over 3,000 early-career health professionals advancing chronic disease control strategies.