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Inspired by the women on @HerAgenda’s inaugural Groundbreakers list, who are redefining what’s possible in their fields. I’m honored to be among them and grateful to the American Heart Association’s volunteers and staff who work every day for longer, healthier lives.

Scientific Sessions is about turning discovery into better health outcomes for patients. Spending time with the patients at the heart of our mission was a powerful reminder of why we must be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

Honored that @Forbes named @American_Heart’s EmPOWERED to Serve program a top healthcare startup accelerator. For nearly a decade, we’ve invested in the belief that the people closest to our toughest health challenges often hold the best ideas to solve them. That’s why we’ve backed more than 200 founders turning bold ideas into solutions for patients and communities nationwide. Thank you to all our innovators and partners for helping make this work possible. forbes.com/sites/shimiteobia… @forbeshealth

Spend a day with me at #ScientificSessions26

On this Veterans Day, my heart is full of gratitude for the men and women who have worn our nation's uniform. That includes the military families who serve right alongside them. Thank you for your courage, your sacrifice and your service. The American Heart Association's Military Veterans Network and every veteran in our AHA family have my deepest thanks. Your dedication and heart power our lifesaving mission every day, and I am forever grateful. To all who have served, today and every day, thank you! @American_Heart #VeteransDay2026

Thank you, @JoChikweMD, for your extraordinary leadership as chair of #ScientificSessions26! Over the past two years, Jo has guided this meeting with vision, curiosity and heart. My deep appreciation also goes to vice chair Dr. @bnallamo for his insights and invaluable contributions.   With Jo at the helm, we looked squarely at what the science is telling us – from the promise of agentic AI to personalize care, to the lessons learned from late-breaking trials. Her commitment to asking "why" and learning from every result reminds us that every discovery, expected or not, moves us closer to helping people live longer, healthier lives.   Together, you turned a gathering of brilliant minds into lasting impact for patients and communities. Congratulations on a remarkable meeting.

My heartfelt thanks to Dr. @EricTopol for opening #ScientificSessions26 with such a thought-provoking keynote. Your vision for what’s possible in cardiovascular medicine set the tone for an incredible week. Throughout the meeting, you energized our community and sparked ideas that will stay with us well beyond Chicago. We’re deeply grateful for your leadership and for inspiring all of us to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

At #ScientificSessions26, I joined leaders from clinical and community organizations for a discussion on building stronger connections to support whole-person care. The conversation focused on real-world approaches to coordinating referrals, sharing data, strengthening community capacity, and helping address needs that extend beyond the clinical setting. This collaboration is essential to advancing cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) health. When science, clinical expertise and community support connect, we turn evidence into action.

In a powerful Conner Lecture this afternoon, American Heart Association volunteer President Dr. Manesh Patel inspired us to close the “last mile” between discovery and delivery, so that today’s advances can reach people everywhere and improve lives more quickly and meaningfully. We also honored the extraordinary legacy of Dr. Eugene Braunwald, and we recognized today’s leaders whose remarkable achievements are advancing science, improving health and inspiring what comes next. @American_Heart @manesh_patelMD #ScientificSessions26

Heart health and brain health are inseparable. Today, we’re taking a bold step to advance both. Building on decades of leadership through the American Stroke Association, the new @American_Heart Center for the Brain™ will bring together science, expertise and action to deepen our understanding of the heart-brain connection and help people protect their brain health throughout their lives. We’ve helped generations of people live longer. Now, through the new Center for the Brain™, we’ll help people preserve the memories, independence and connections that make those years meaningful. #ScientificSessions26

Dr. @HeartBobH hosted a compelling conversation with @OpenAI’s Head of Health, Dr. @NG, exploring how AI is advancing healthcare and shaping the future of medicine. #ScientificSessions26

Congratulations to Dr. @EricTopol on receiving the 2026 James B. Herrick Award for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Cardiology! A true luminary, Dr. Topol has transformed the practice of medicine and is helping redefine its future. Thank you for your extraordinary contributions to cardiovascular care. @HeartBobH @JoChikweMD @manesh_patelMD

The future of health is being shaped right now in Chicago. Step into the Science & Technology Hall at #ScientificSessions26 and join the conversations on the innovations that will help people live longer, healthier lives.

What a remarkable Opening Session! We heard from @American_Heart President Dr. @manesh_patelMD, Scientific Sessions Chair Dr. @JoChikweMD, and the legendary Dr. @EricTopol. We also had the opportunity to recognize pioneering researchers and hold the inaugural Dr. Eugene Braunwald Late-Breaking Science Session. #ScientificSessions26

Just wrapped up an energizing session with the next generation of clinicians, researchers and scientists. It’s clear the future of health is in great hands. Grateful to Drs. @HeartBobH, @manesh_patelMD, @JoChikweMD, @bnallamo, and @u_campia for sharing their career advice, mentorship and inspiration. #ScientificSessions26

Celebrate science on Sunday in Chicago with @manesh_patelMD’s must-hear Conner Lecture at #ScientificSessions26

Scientific Sessions 2026 is here, and there is so much to look forward to. @American_Heart President Dr. @manesh_patelMD and I are excited to experience the groundbreaking science, connect with our councils and scientific community, and hear the conversations advancing cardiovascular and brain health around the world. And throughout it all, we’ll be celebrating the remarkable volunteers whose passion, expertise and commitment fuel our mission and help make #ScientificSessions26 such an extraordinary gathering.