Shaista Malik

Shaista Malik, MD, PhD, MPH, FACC, is a Professor in the Mary & Steve Wen Cardiovascular Division within the Department of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine. She holds several leadership positions, including Medical Director of Integrative Cardiology and Cardiac Rehab, Associate Vice Chancellor for Integrative Health, and Executive Director of the Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute. She is also the Susan Samueli Endowed Chair of Integrative Medicine.

Her research integrates cardiovascular medicine with holistic approaches, focusing on:

• Mechanisms of electroacupuncture in modulating hypertension and autonomic function
• Coronary artery disease (CAD) risk stratification, especially in diabetes and metabolic syndrome
• Non-pharmacological interventions for cardiometabolic health

Her recent publications (2022–2025) emphasize innovative strategies for managing hypertension and inflammation through neuromodulation and integrative therapies. She leads clinical trials exploring electroacupuncture’s role in symptom management for cancer survivors and cardiac rehabilitation.