Our lab
Principal Investigator: Khanh-Van Tran, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Dr. Tran is a preventive cardiologist and physician-scientist at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School. She earned her MD PhD in the Medical Scientist Training Program at UMass Chan, investigating the development of adipose tissue under Dr. Corvera's mentorship. Following this, she completed her residency and fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at UMass Chan. During her fellowship, she undertook postdoctoral research training with Dr. Keaney, delving into endothelial response to shear stress. Dr. Tran joined the faculty in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine in 2021. The primary focus of the Tran Lab is to understand the molecular mechanisms by which epicardial adipose tissue contributes to adverse cardiac remodeling and creates substrates for the development of arrhythmias.
Arkadyuti Bhattacharjee
Graduate Student
Cardiovascular Medicine
I am a PhD candidate at UMass Chan Medical School in the Tran Lab, where I study the role of human perivascular adipose tissue in cardiovascular health and disease. My goal is to pursue translational cardiovascular research that connects basic scientific discoveries with meaningful improvements in patient care. Outside the lab, I enjoy photography, watching movies and soccer, travelling, exploring new places, and discovering good food.
Bernard Ofosuhene
Clinical Research Coordinator, McManus and Tran Labs
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Bernard is a clinical research coordinator who is passionate about studying the applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the detection of diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases. His goal is to become a physician-scientist, focusing on both clinical practice and research. He enjoys playing video games during his leisure time.
Taylor Orwig
Clinical Research Coordinator, McManus and Tran Labs
Department of Medicine
My background is in clinical research, with experience across cardiovascular health, digital health, and other areas of medicine. My work includes coordinating clinical studies, managing research teams and data, and helping develop and carry out new research projects. I am especially interested in digital health and how new technologies can be used to improve research and patient care. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, skiing, and traveling.
Mcking (Minh) Truong
Clinical Research Coordinator, Tran Labs
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Minh is a Clinical Research Coordinator with a passion for addressing healthcare disparities across diverse cultural and socioeconomic communities. He aims to become a physician-scientist and seeks to integrate his bench research experience with clinical practice and translational research to improve patient care and advance medical knowledge. He enjoys playing video games and attending concerts in his downtime.
Bella Vogt
Medical Student, UMass Chan Medical School
Bella is a current medical student at UMass Chan Medical School, Class of 2027. She is a former physician assistant with experience in cardiac surgery prior to entering medical school. She aspires to be a cardiac anesthesiologist.