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Inaugural Sarver Prizes Honor Breakthrough Heart Disease Research

American Heart Association honors Dr. Zainab Mahmoud & Dr. Zhao Zhang with inaugural Jack Sarver Prizes for groundbreaking cardiovascular research on maternal health & genetic disease links.

This recognition of groundbreaking cardiovascular research has profound implications for global health. Dr. Mahmoud's work on preeclampsia prevention addresses one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide, particularly in regions like Nigeria where healthcare disparities are most acute. Her findings could transform obstetric care by demonstrating how simple, low-cost interventions like aspirin prophylaxis can save countless lives when implementation barriers are addressed. Meanwhile, Dr. Zhang's genetic discoveries open new therapeutic pathways for treating two interconnected conditions—liver disease and atherosclerosis—that affect millions globally. As cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, these research advances represent critical steps toward developing more effective prevention and treatment strategies that could reduce healthcare burdens and improve quality of life for generations to come.