Oct 27th, 2025
Opening Session: Setting the stage for #AHA25
Chikwe and Rosen kick off the meeting with insights, highlights and a salute to the 2025 Distinguished Scientists.
From left to right: Joanna Chikwe, MD, and Stacey E. Rosen, MD, FAHA
Join us at 8 a.m. in Main Event 1 for the #AHA25 Welcome and Opening Remarks. We will also recognize the Distinguished Scientists of 2025 as well as present the Joseph A. Vita Award and the Nanette K. Wenger Award.
8–8:30 a.m. | Main Event 1
The 2025 class of Distinguished Scientists from left to right: Donna K. Arnett, PhD, MSPH, FAHA; Christie Ballantyne, MD, FAHA; Daniel P. Kelly , MD, FAHA; Steven E. Lipshultz, MD, MA, FAHA; Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD, MBA, FAHA; and Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller , PhD, MS, FAHA.
