Dr. Wu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Cardiology) and Department of Radiology at the Stanford School of Medicine. Dr. Wu received his M.D. from the Yale School of Medicine and completed his medicine residency and cardiology fellowship training followed by a PhD (molecular pharmacology) at UCLA. Dr. Wu has received several awards, including the ACC/GE Career Award in Cardiovascular Imaging (2006), Burroughs Wellcome Foundation Career Award in Medical Sciences (2007), Baxter Foundation Faculty Scholar Award (2008), NIH Director’s New Innovator Award (2008), Douglas P. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award (2009), NIH Roadmap Transformative R01 Award (2009), and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) awarded by President Obama (2010). His lab focuses on research in stem cell biology, gene therapy, genomics, and molecular imaging. The Wu lab is interested in understanding the biological mechanisms of adult stem cells, embryonic stem cells, and induced pluripotent stem cells. We use a combination of gene profiling, tissue engineering, physiological testing, and molecular imaging technologies to better understand stem cell biology in vitro and in vivo. For adult stem cells, we are interested in monitoring stem cell survival, proliferation, and differentiation. For embryonic stem cells, we are currently studying their tumorigenicity, immunogenicity, and differentiation. For induced pluripotent stem cells, we are working on novel derivation techniques. We also develop novel vectors and therapeutic genes for cardiovascular gene therapy applications.