Shelby Kutty

Shelby Kutty, MD, PhD, is a prominent Indian-born American cardiologist and academic leader. He currently holds the Helen B. Taussig Endowed Professorship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.12 Dr. Kutty is the Director of the Helen B. Taussig Heart Center and Chair of the Cardiovascular Analytic Intelligence Initiative at Johns Hopkins Hospital.12

Dr. Kutty's expertise lies in cardiovascular imaging for children and adults with congenital heart disease, including echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography.13 His research focuses on myocardial function, right heart disease, and new ultrasound applications.1

Key aspects of Dr. Kutty's career and achievements include:

1. Education: MBBS from University of Calicut, MD from Manipal Academy of Higher Education, PhD from University of Nebraska College of Medicine, and MS in Healthcare Management from Harvard University.4

2. Clinical experience: Prior to joining Johns Hopkins in 2018, he held positions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, including Professor of Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, and Assistant Dean for Research and Development.24

3. Research: He has published over 400 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and has led multi-center clinical trials.12

4. Editorial roles: Editor of American Journal of Physiology: Heart and Circulatory Physiology and Cardiology in the Young, and consulting editor for the Journal of Clinical Investigation.1

5. Awards: Recipient of the Arthur Weyman Investigator Award (2010), Harvey Feigenbaum lectureship award (2020), and the 2019 Distinguished Scientist Award from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.1

Dr. Kutty's work has significantly contributed to the fields of pediatric cardiology, cardiovascular imaging, and congenital heart disease research and treatment.23