Engagement 365: Member Spotlight

Shriie Ganesh, an MD candidate from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, has been recognized as the top-scoring scholar in Student Scholarships in Cardiovascular Disease category, surpassing all other applications. Ganesh will be conducting her research mentored by Pradeep Natarajan, MD, MMSc, at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Broad Institute.

As the top-scoring applicant, Ganesh earned the distinction of Howard S. Silverman Scholar and received an additional $1,000 stipend. Dr. Silverman, despite severe heart problems, maintained a positive outlook, an active research program, and often served as mentor to medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows.

Ganesh’s research topic is “Investigating the Genetic Links Between Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Cardiovascular Disease.”

Statement from Shriie Ganesh: I'm honored to receive the AHA Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease and grateful to be supported by the Natarajan Lab and CWRU School of Medicine. This award will further my research on women's cardiovascular health, an area of medicine in need of deeper understanding.