Welcome Awardees

Dear Research Awardee:

Welcome to Researchers at Heart, the network of more than 30,000 researchers who have received American Heart Association grant funding. For many in this community, a Heart Association grant was the first and most important funding source that launched their careers. Even if this is not your first Heart Association award, we hope you will make the most of the network’s many benefits, including resources, programs and communications designed to keep you connected to the organization throughout your professional journey.

The Association's mission of building healthier lives is supported by funding leading-edge research, advocating for public policy change, and implementing community programs. We cannot understate the importance of your involvement in the organization. Researchers’ volunteer engagement is essential to the Association’s success -- and there is a wide array of opportunities for awardees to further engage with organization both on the science side and in your local community – while assisting your career advancement and broadening your networking potential.

We are thrilled to support your professional journey through your participation in the Researchers at Heart community. Together, we are a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Joseph Woo, MD, FAHA, FACS
Volunteer Research Committee Chairperson

Manesh R. Patel, MD, FAHA
2026-27 American Heart Association President