Dr. Christian Thomas Ruff, MD, MPH serves as the Director of the Genetics Core Laboratory and holds the position of Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, based at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
With a diverse educational background, Dr. Ruff graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Neurobiology before earning his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His professional journey includes a pivotal role as the Director of General Cardiology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
As an esteemed investigator in the Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) Study Group, Dr. Ruff's expertise spans various facets of cardiology. He serves as the Director of the Genetics Core Laboratory and holds the role of Co-Director of the Clinical Events Committee. Dr. Ruff's specific focus lies in atrial fibrillation, risk stratification, and the implementation of antithrombotic therapy for stroke prevention. Additionally, he contributes significantly to the field of treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism.
