Dr. McConnell is Director of Cardiovascular Health Innovation and PI of the MyHeart Counts mHealth research study. He also directs the Cardiovascular MRI Program and co-directs the Preventive Cardiology Clinic in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine. His research studies novel MRI and molecular imaging techniques, from mouse to man, to evaluate coronary artery and vascular diseases, including the characterization of atherosclerotic plaque and vascular inflammation. He directs the NIH-funded Multi-Disciplinary Training Program in Cardiovascular Imaging at Stanford (CVIS). Dr. McConnell also leads the efforts of Stanford Cardiovascular Health to integrate mobile health technologies to improve the care of patients with or at risk for cardiovascular disease. He actively collaborates with scientists in Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, Vascular Biology, Radiology, Cardiac/Vascular Surgery, Chemistry, and Psychology.