Mount Sinai Imaging Expert Wins ACC Distinguished Scientist Award

New York, NY (PRWEB) March 19, 2015

The American College of Cardiology awarded Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai its Distinguished Scientist Award on March 16 at the American College of Cardiology 64th Annual Scientific Sessions in San Diego.

The Distinguished Scientist Award was awarded to Dr. Narula for his scientific contributions to translational medicine in cardiovascular disease.

As a leading researcher in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Narula is recognized for his contributions to the prevention of heart attacks and heart failure using novel imaging techniques. Pioneering work from Dr. Narula has included the description of heart muscle cell suicide and the detection of atherosclerotic plaques that are likely to cause heart attacks.

This award is one of my most treasured honors of my career, said Dr. Narula. I am grateful to the American College of Cardiology for this prestigious recognition of my scientific pursuits to advance cardiac patient care, research, and medical education.

I am very proud of Dr. Narula, his significant contributions to the field, and his strong commitment to improving cardiovascular medicine at Mount Sinai and around the globe, said Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital who serves as the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).

Previously, the American College of Cardiology has named Dr. Narula a Master of the American College of Cardiology (MACC) in 2013, and as one of the "Innovators of CV Medicine" in 2012. He was also awarded the Gifted Educator Award in 2012.

Dr. Narula has always been a leader in science and education, said Kim Allan Williams, MD, Sr., FACC, FAHA, FASNC, the President of the American College of Cardiology. His insights into molecular imaging and his contributions as founding editor of JACC CV Imaging are unparalleled. But more importantly, he is a kind and noble gentleman."

My colleagues and I from the American College of Cardiology take great pleasure in honoring Dr. Jagat Narula with our 2015 ACC Distinguished Scientist Award, said John Gordon Harold, MD, MACC, Immediate Past President of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Narula is a master teacher who has made major contributions to the science of atherosclerosis and cardiac imaging. He has mentored generations of cardiovascular trainees and continues to be a mentor and role model. We congratulate Dr. Narula for his distinguished career and innumerable contributions to cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Narula serves as Chief of Cardiology at Mount Sinai St. Lukes and Mount Sinai Roosevelt and is Director of Cardiovascular Imaging for the Mount Sinai Health System, Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Radiology, and Associate Dean for Global Affairs at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

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Mount Sinai Imaging Expert Wins ACC Distinguished Scientist Award