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American College of Cardiology honors two recipients with the William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative Award

The awardees will be recognized during ACC.25 in Chicago

2025-03-28
(Press-News.org) This year, the American College of Cardiology will recognize Jennifer Mateo Soto, MD, and Opeyemi Olalekan Oni, MBBS, MSc, with the William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative Award. The awardees will be honored during ACC’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.25) in Chicago.

First established in 2023, the William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative fosters innovations in cardiovascular research and aims to improve the care of people in low- to middle-income countries who at risk of or living with cardiovascular disease. Recipients of the award receive $25,000 to put toward an innovative research project with the greatest potential to yield valuable findings or impact relevant current concerns in cardiovascular medicine in low- and middle-income countries.

Soto’s research is titled “A Cardio-Obstetrics Didactic Program for Clinicians in the Dominican Republic.” She is based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Oni is based in Ogbomoso, Nigeria and their research is titled “Ogbomoso Cardiovascular Disease Registry-Need To Complete Data.”

Both awardees will begin their year of research will start on July 1 2025, and continue through June 30, 2026.

ACC.25 will take place March 29 – 31, 2025, in Chicago, bringing together cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists from around the world to share the newest discoveries in treatment and prevention. Follow @ACCinTouch, @ACCMediaCenter and #ACC25 for the latest news from the meeting.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is the global leader in transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. As the preeminent source of professional medical education for the entire cardiovascular care team since 1949, ACC credentials cardiovascular professionals in over 140 countries who meet stringent qualifications and leads in the formation of health policy, standards and guidelines. Through its world-renowned family of JACC Journals, NCDR registries, ACC Accreditation Services, global network of Member Sections, CardioSmart patient resources and more, the College is committed to ensuring a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at www.ACC.org.

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[Press-News.org] American College of Cardiology honors two recipients with the William A. Zoghbi Global Research Initiative Award
The awardees will be recognized during ACC.25 in Chicago