SCAI’s 30 in Their 30s Award recognizes excellence among early-career interventional cardiologists at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2025

WASHINGTON— The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) recognized 30 rising stars in interventional cardiology through its annual “30 in Their 30s” awards, presented at SCAI Scientific Sessions 2025, in Washington, DC.

This award celebrates early-career interventionalists who demonstrate exceptional leadership, clinical excellence, and a commitment to teamwork and service. Award recipients are selected based on their embodiment of SCAI’s core values and their clear potential to shape the future of the profession.

“The 30 in Their 30s award is one of the most energizing moments of our year,” said James B. Hermiller, MD, MSCAI, President of SCAI. “These exceptional early-career physicians are not just practicing medicine—they are shaping its future. They lead by example in their hospitals, labs, and communities, and they reflect the best of what interventional cardiology stands for: excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.”

Eligible applicants must be SCAI members who are 39 or younger as of May 3, 2025, or who can demonstrate a non-linear career path. Successful nominees may serve as practice-based learners, educators, researchers, mentors, or communicators, and must embody SCAI’s Code of Ethics and commitment to systems-based practice.

To learn more about the 30 in Their 30s awards and application criteria, visit: https://www.scai.org/membership/career-development/30-their-30s-awards

• Angela Lowenstern, MD, FSCAI, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

• Konstantinos Voudris, M.D., Ph.D., FSCAI, Minneapolis Heart Institute - Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN

• Vinayak Nagaraja

• Amartya Kundu, M.D., FSCAI, The University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

• Lindsay Elbaum, MD, FSCAI, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY

• Jennifer Frampton, D.O., Yale New Haven Hospital, Old Lyme, CT

• Josip Andelo Borovac, MD, University Hospital Center Split, Split, CA, Croatia

• Arman Qamar, MD, FSCAI, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Chicago, IL

• Michele L Esposito, M.D., FSCAI, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

• Dr. Andrea Scotti, MD, Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY

• Dr. Hao-Yu Wang, MD, PhD, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China

• Kevin Friede

• Chirag Bavishi, M.D., FSCAI, The University of Missouri, Columbia, MO

• Amit Hooda, MD, FSCAI, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY

• Jesse Kane, MD, FSCAI, The University of Vermont Medical Center, Burlington, VT

• Leah M Raj, MD, FSCAI, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

• Ahmed Al-Ogaili, MD, FSCAI, The University of Pennsylvania, Bryn Mawr, PA

• Said Ashraf, MD, FSCAI, AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland, Philadelphia, PA

• Maya Serhal, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

• Nidhi Madan, M.D., MPH, FSCAI, UnityPoint Health, St Luke's Hospital, Marion, IA

• Mahesh Anantha Narayanan, M.D., FSCAI, White River Medical Center, Batesville, AR

• Sibi Krishnamurthy, MD, FSCAI, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY

• Zachary Rosol, MD, Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas, Dallas, TX

• Wally Omar, MD, FSCAI, Northwell Health North Shore University Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

• Brian Christopher Case, MD, FSCAI, MedStar Heart & Vascular Institute, Washington, DC

• Adnan Alexander Kassier, MD, FSCAI, Mercy Hospital Springfield, Springfield, MO

• Hafeez ul Hassan Virk, M.D., FSCAI, Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine, Grove City, OH

• David Sosa IV, MD, The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

• Rita Marie Butler, MD, FSCAI, Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Voorhees, NJ

• Ali Osama Malik, MBBS, FSCAI, Fairfield Medical Center, Dublin, OH

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About SCAI Scientific Sessions 2025

The SCAI Scientific Sessions annual meeting convenes 2,000 of the world’s premier clinicians, scientists, researchers, and innovators in the field of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. With 500+ faculty and hundreds of abstracts, experts in the field work together to share the latest clinical data, procedural guidance, and advanced expertise. Highlights will include live cases, featured clinical research, new SCAI clinical documents, case-based learning, and keynote speakers. For more information, visit https://scai.org/scai-2025-scientific-sessions.

About Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, established in 1978, stands as the primary nonprofit medical society dedicated to representing invasive and interventional cardiology. SCAI's mission is to guide the global interventional cardiovascular community by fostering education, advocacy, research, and upholding standards for quality patient care. For more than 40 years, SCAI has exemplified professional excellence and innovation worldwide, cultivating a reputable community of over 5,000 members committed to advancing medical science and providing life-saving care for individuals, both adults and children, affected by cardiovascular disease. For more information, visit https://scai.org/.

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