On the Road to 2025: A Report From the 2024 UN General Assembly

The recent United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and the World Health Assembly provided the opportunity for ACC to join forces with the global health community to advance causes related to addressing the global burden of noncommunicable disease (NCDs).

ACC held its first event at the UNGA in 2023, Enhancing the Health Workforce Through Innovation, which convened leaders from the U.S. government, large technology companies, academia, global foundations and civil society to address a looming global health workforce shortage of 10 million people by 2030. The session explored several key themes, including drivers behind the shortage and how technology and other solutions can be brought to bear to assure equitable access to care worldwide.

This year, the UNGA and World Health Assembly meetings focused on preparation for UNGA in 2025 when the global community will gather to align on priorities for addressing the global burden of NCDs for the fourth time ever. The ACC also received recognition for its leadership in developing programs to directly address cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, including the 2023 UNGA side event and the novel NCD Academy, our free online asynchronous training program for primary and frontline health professionals. Furthermore, the Saudi Ministry of Health referenced its collaboration with ACC as an example of global partnership to address cardiovascular disease in a meeting with other Health Ministries.

As we look forward to 2025 where we can drive home ACC's mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all, the ACC is continuing its work alongside our partners, the World Heart Federation, the American Heart Association and the NCD Alliance, to continue to drive action toward decreased morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease and directly mitigating the impact of NCDs around the world.

Click here to access the NCD Academy. Learn more about ACC's global activities and access related resources at ACC.org/GlobalHub.

ACC Announces CV Team Lead For ACC.26 and ACC.27

The ACC has named Kristen Bova Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, CPP, FACC, as the Annual Scientific Session Cardiovascular Team Lead for ACC.26 and ACC.27.

Campbell is a clinical pharmacist and senior research associate in electrophysiology at Duke University Hospital, where she also serves as the director of the Duke Heart Center Anticoagulation Clinic and assistant professor of clinical education. She is also an adjunct assistant professor at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy.

"I am excited for the opportunity to represent the Cardiovascular Team in planning meetings that emphasize the strongest science and best examples of team-based care," says Campbell.

Her specialties include caring for electrophysiology and anticoagulation patients, and her research interests focus on antiarrhythmic medication safety, anticoagulation and arrhythmia screening. She has delivered numerous presentations on cardiac electrophysiology, cardio-oncology and health policy at the ACC's Scientific Session, ACC Legislative Conference and Heart Rhythm Society Annual Sessions.

A long-time CV Team leader for the ACC, Campbell is an active member of the College's CV Team Member Section, has served as an abstract reviewer, and been part of the Emerging Faculty Leadership Academy, Electrophysiology Leadership Council and Program Committee. Campbell also actively serves on the Health Policy Statement Planning Committee, Curriculum Design Committee and PharmD Workgroup, where she is co-chair.

Unite in Chicago For ACC.25

Don't miss ACC.25 in Chicago, IL, from March 29 to 31, 2025. Take advantage of Early Bird rates through Nov. 20 to reserve your spot and gain all-inclusive access to the in-person experience in Chicago, a live stream of sessions via the ACC.25 app, and a one-year subscription to ACC Anywhere to watch sessions on demand all year long. Active ACC members receive a discounted rate on registration.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive on Friday, March 28 and depart on Tuesday, April 1 to take advantage of three full days of education, innovation and celebration.

Next BOG Chair-Elect Named

Current ACC Wisconsin Governor Renuka Jain, MD, FACC, will serve as incoming chair-elect of ACC's Board of Governors (BOG),beginning April 2025 following ACC.25 in Chicago, IL. She will replace David E. Winchester, MD, MS, FACC, as BOG Chair for 2026 to 2027.

Jain is the director of echocardiography at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. She is also the director of the advanced imaging fellowship and medical advisor at the Aurora School of Diagnostic Sonography. She serves as the director of echocardiography for Advocate Aurora Health's Midwest region cardiovascular service line. She is an adjunct clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin's School of Medicine and Public Health.

A Fellow of the ACC for the past 12 years and member for 18 years, Jain is an active participant in not just ACC Chapters, but in the College's Women in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Imaging Sections as well. She is Board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, comprehensive adult echocardiography and cardiac CT. Her clinical and research interests include interventional echocardiography and valvular heart disease.

"Dr. Jain is a leader with a long history of mentoring colleagues from different types of medical practices and career stages," says current BOG Chair Himabindu Vidula, MD, MS, FACC. "Her leadership of the BOG will increase member engagement in our ACC state chapters."

Jain received her Doctorate of Medicine from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency in internal medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital and went on to complete her fellowship in cardiology and echocardiography at the University of Michigan.