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The Weldy Lab welcomes two new lab members

The Weldy Lab is excited to welcome Dr. Laila Rad and Elissa Oliver as the first members of our growing research team.

Jul 8, 2026

Behind the science: How gene–gene interactions shape heart disease risk

A recent Stanford Medicine feature highlights research from the Dr. Euan Ashley lab for which Dr. Weldy is co-author, uncovering how epistasis — interactions between pairs…

Jan 23, 2026

Stanford CVI story: developmental “memory” shapes arteries and disease risk

Stanford Cardiovascular Institute highlights our recent publications showing how arteries retain a developmental imprint that influences disease susceptibility.

Dec 15, 2025

Mounjaro shows heart-protective benefit compared with Trulicity in large trial, Dr. Weldy quoted

In a major head-to-head clinical trial funded by Eli Lilly, the newer diabetes drug Mounjaro (tirzepatide) demonstrated a greater heart-protective effect compared with the…

Jul 31, 2025

Stanford Medicine highlights our RNA editing work in atherosclerosis

Stanford Medicine featured our work on ADAR1 RNA editing and MDA5 dsRNA sensing as a genetic mechanism contributing to coronary artery disease.

Nov 16, 2024

Tiny bits of RNA give a new window into adult congenital heart disease

Stanford Medicine highlights research from Dr. Weldy showing how microRNA profiles may help detect heart problems in adults born with tetralogy of Fallot.

Nov 16, 2020