Early Career Investigator (ECI)
All of us at the early career stage face unique challenges, and the ISHR is committed to supporting and assisting us. The ISHR has made it a priority to promote training and career development opportunities for early career investigators (ECIs) in the cardiovascular sciences at all stages, from students, to post-degree fellows, to early and mid-level faculty.
ECI’s Goal
In the ISHR North American Section (NAS), we have formed an Early Career Investigator (ECI) group of junior and established cardiovascular researchers. Our mission is to promote career development and scientific interaction among all ECIs of the ISHR.
- The major goal of the ECI Committee is to develop a networking and professional development platform that brings together early stage investigators and established researchers in the field.
- At the annual ISHR NAS Meetings, the ECI Committee organizes a special ECI pre-conference day consisting of several events, including a scientific session, social event, and networking opportunities with senior investigators.
Join Us On Social Media
The ECI Committee also maintains digital communities on platforms such as:
ECI Community
YICA Junior Awards
2024:
Junedh Amrute-Winner
Rich Li-Finalist
Michael Zhang-Finalist
2023:
Emma Robinson- Winner
Suraj Kannan-Finalist
Haofei Wang-Finalist
YICA Senior Awards
2024:
Sobuj Mia-Winner
Silvia Marchiano-Finalist
Junji Xing-Finalist
2023:
Ben Kopecky –Winner
Xi Fang-Finalist
Joanne Garbincius-Finalist
ISHR NAS YOUNG INVESTIGATOR COMPETITION AWARDS (YICA)
NAS leadership and NAS awards will host the Young Investigator Competition Awards (YICA). In keeping with the mission of the ISHR NAS to foster the next generation of cardiovascular scientists, these prestigious awards are intended to highlight and support outstanding young investigators who have distinguished themselves for their scientific skills and accomplishments. We invite applications from graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
After reviewing the eligibilities and requirements, a compiled PDF file should be submitted to kelleybrodsky.ishrnas@gmail.com.
Download YICA eligibilities and requirements
YICA reviewers 2023-2026
| Pilar Alcaide |
| Douglas Tilley |
| Sumanth Prabhu |
| Tim O'Connell |
| Lorrie Kirshenbaum |
| Nicole Purcell |
| Garry Lopaschuk |
| Federica del Monte |
| Kika Sucharov |
| Peipei Ping |
| Kory Lavine |
| Susmita Sahoo |
ECI Council Members
2024-2027 NAS ISHR ECI Committee
Introducing the Early Career Investigator Committee: A dedicated team of professionals committed to advancing research, collaboration, and career development in the cardiovascular field.
Erik Blackwood, Ph.D.
CHAIR
Julia C. Liu, Ph.D.
Vice-CHAIR
Jessica Pfleger, Ph.D.
SECRETARY
Kika Sucharov, Ph.D.
COUNCIL LIAISON FACULTY ADVISOR
Helen Collins, Ph.D.
Andrew Gibb, Ph.D.
Andrew.gibb@louisville.edu
Mingxia Gu, MD, Ph.D.
Anja Karlstaedt, MD, Ph.D.
Stephanie Kereliuk, Ph.D.
stephanie.kereliuk@duke.edu
Obed Ofori Nyarko, MD
obed.nyarko@cuanschutz.edu
Pearl Quijada, Ph.D.
pquijada@ucla.edu
Joshua Travers, Ph.D.
Joshua.Travers@cuanschutz.edu
