Renato Navarro, PhD

Dr. Renato Navarro is a K99 Postdoctoral Researcher in the lab of Sarah Heilshorn in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Dr. Navarro’s research aims to create sustainable, scalable, and clinically relevant biomaterials to address pressing cardiovascular challenges. Beyond his research, Dr. Navarro has a passion for mentorship and service. As a postdoc, he has mentored students from the Stanford BIO-X program, Stanford Undergraduate Research Fellowship, and Foothill Community College. Dr. Navarro is excited to be a part of Grant Writing Academy, where he will work with post-baccalaureate and community college students to achieve their writing and career goals.