ASPC - Women in Preventive Cardiology Working Group

Mission Statement:

To support and mentor women in preventive cardiology and to advocate for women’s cardiovascular health by promoting optimal treatment and transdisciplinary research to improve women’s cardiovascular outcomes.

The Women in Preventive Cardiology Working Group welcomes all allies including male, female, transgender, non-binary, and non-gender conforming. As mentors and advocates for women in preventive cardiology, we are collectively aligned to be inclusive in achieving our mission.


Women in Preventive Cardiology Blog

The First Coffee & Coaching Session by Women in Preventive Cardiology (WIPC) Working Group: Disney Creative Thinking Strategy

The Women in Preventive Cardiology (WIPC) working group had our first formal meeting in January 2021 with the purpose “to support and mentor women in preventive cardiology and to advocate for women’s cardiovascular health by promoting optimal treatment and transdisciplinary research to improve research to improve women’s cardiovascular outcomes.” 

To achieve this goal, the WIPC presented the first Coffee & Coaching session during the ASPC 2021 Virtual Summit on CVD Prevention. Suvasini Lakshmanan MD, who is a cardiology fellow, WIPC working group member, and certified Life Coach taught WIPC and conference attendees one of the most effective and assertive creative thinking methods:  Disney Creative Thinking Strategy. READ ON...


2023 Congress Reception Highlights

Since its inception 38 years ago, the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) has maintained a robust history of commitment. Established in 1985, the ASPC has consistently prioritized the development of programs aimed at improving both basic and clinical education. Additionally, it has actively spearheaded the introduction or expansion of interdisciplinary clinical services and research initiatives within the realm of preventive cardiology. In recent years, the ASPC has transitioned from being solely an insular organization of academic experts to one with a clear emphasis on the interdisciplinary contributions it can offer to the wider healthcare and scientific community. READ ON...

Working Group Leadership

  • Ijeoma Isiadinso

    Ijeoma Isiadinso

    MD MPH

    Medical Director, Emory Center for Heart Disease Prevention

    Co-Chair

  • Kardie Tobb

    Kardie Tobb

    DO, MS, FACC

    Medical Director Women’s Heart Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic

    Co-Chair

Members

  • Beth Abramson

    MD MSc FRCP FACC

    Member

  • Danielle Belardo

    Danielle Belardo

    MD, FASPC

    Member

  • Leonie Dupuis

    Leonie Dupuis

    MD

    Member

  • Daniel Esau

    M.D.

    Member

  • Patricia Guerrero

    MD, FACC

    Member

  • Martha Gulati

    Martha Gulati

    MD, MS, MASPC

    Associate Director, Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center

    Member

  • Naila Ijaz

    MD

    Member

  • Elizabeth Jackson

    Elizabeth Jackson

    ACNS-BC, CLS, FNLA, CCHP, DipACLM

    ACNS-BC, CLS, FNLA, DipACLM

    Member

  • Heather Johnson

    Heather Johnson

    MD, MS, MMM, FASPC

    Director of Preventive Cardiology for Women's Services; Cardiologist; Associate Professor

    Member

  • Anne Marie Kerchberger

    Anne Marie Kerchberger

    MD

    Cardiology Fellow

    Member

  • Rachana Kulkarni

    Rachana Kulkarni

    MD FACC MBA CPE

    Regional Director of Cardiology RWJBH & President of Medicor Cardiology

    Member

  • Megan McLaughlin

    MD, MPH

    Member

  • Emily Mewborn

    Emily Mewborn

    PhD, DNP, FNP-BC

    Postdoctoral Scholar and Nurse Practitioner

    Member

  • Erin Michos

    Erin Michos

    MD, MHS

    Professor of Medicine

    Member

  • aryabod razipour

    MSMRM

    Member

  • panteha rezaeian

    panteha rezaeian

    MD, FASPC, FAAFP

    Clinical lipidologic, Cardiometabolic Medicine

    Member