Faisal Habib Cheema

Faisal H. Cheema is a graduate of AKU Class of 2000. He took the road less traveled by and dedicated his entire career to research. At present, he is appointed as an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences and an Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences at the University of Houston College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Though he focuses on basic, translational and clinical aspects of research within cardiovascular sciences, he has a particular passion for device innovation. Besides, he provides corporate leadership as the Director of Research in Gulf Coast Division of HCA Healthcare - a role in which he oversees Phase II-IV clinical trials across various disciplines in a consortium of 16 hospitals. In addition, as an entrepreneur he is involved with several startups focused on disruptive healthcare technologies. Dr. Cheema loves to mentor students and young physicians and is actively engaged with various academic, philanthropic and community organizations.

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