Rising stars in cardiology: Srividya Velagapudi.

Srividya Velagapudi, PhD, is a molecular biologist who has been researching aging, cardiovascular disease, and endocrinology for over a decade. Her work on Sirtuin-1 and low-density lipoprotein metabolism earned her the Young Investigator Award in Basic Science in 2023. She is currently a senior researcher at the Center for Molecular Cardiology at the University of Zurich. Dr. Velagapudi's interest in science began at a young age in India and was nurtured by her mother and teachers. She values collaboration with clinicians and aims to create a working environment that balances basic research with clinical perspectives. Her award-winning project focused on how Sirtuin-1 inactivates proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) and its potential therapeutic implications. Dr. Velagapudi continues her research and teaching, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and collaboration in basic science. [Extracted from the article]