The American College of Cardiology has appointed Matthias Nahrendorf, MD, PhD, as the new Editor-in-Chief of JACC: Basic to Translational Science, a journal focused on advancing research at the interface of laboratory science and clinical cardiology. Nahrendorf brings extensive expertise in cardiovascular research, imaging, and immunology, alongside a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration.
In his new role, Nahrendorf will lead the journal in its mission to publish high-impact translational research. He emphasized his intention to elevate the work of investigators exploring novel frontiers in cardiovascular science and expressed a commitment to fostering impactful scholarship through collaboration with the editorial board and contributing researchers.
Nahrendorf currently directs the Gordon Center for Medical Imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and serves as professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School. His laboratory at MGH’s Center for Systems Biology investigates the role of immune processes in cardiovascular disease, integrating advanced imaging methods to study disease mechanisms at the cellular level.
With over 300 peer-reviewed publications, Nahrendorf has made foundational contributions to the understanding of cardio-immunology, heart failure, vascular biology, and hematologic mechanisms in cardiovascular pathology. His work has been recognized with awards such as the MGH Research Scholar Award (2014–2019), the Basic Research Award from the German Society of Cardiology (2015), and the MGH Martin Prize (2019).
Nahrendorf’s leadership extends beyond the laboratory. He has held roles on the NHLBI Board of External Experts and chaired the Atherosclerosis Gordon Research Conference. His appointment is seen as a continuation of the journal’s commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.
JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz noted that Nahrendorf’s vision, leadership, and scientific rigor make him well-positioned to guide the journal into its next phase of growth, building on the foundation established by founding editor Douglas Mann.
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