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MUSC Professor Wins Prestigious Heart Association Population Research Prize

Dr. Daniel Lackland of MUSC wins American Heart Association's 2025 Population Research Prize for groundbreaking hypertension and stroke prevention research addressing health disparities.

This recognition matters because hypertension affects nearly half of American adults and is a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, the nation's top causes of death. Dr. Lackland's research directly addresses health disparities that disproportionately affect minority communities, where cardiovascular disease outcomes are often worse. His work on aggressive hypertension treatment strategies has contributed to the dramatic 74% reduction in stroke mortality since 1950, saving countless lives. The Black Pooling Project he leads is crucial for understanding and addressing racial disparities in cardiovascular health, which is essential for achieving health equity. As cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally, research like Dr. Lackland's provides evidence-based approaches that can improve prevention and treatment strategies for millions of people worldwide.