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AHA to Honor Cardiovascular Genetics Innovator Pradeep Natarajan

Pradeep Natarajan, M.D., to receive the American Heart Association's Population Research Prize for pioneering cardiovascular genetics and precision medicine.

This recognition highlights how human genetics and large-scale population studies are reshaping cardiovascular prevention. Dr. Natarajan's work on polygenic risk scores and precision medicine could lead to earlier identification of at-risk individuals and new therapeutic targets, ultimately reducing the global burden of heart disease. His leadership at Amgen and the American Heart Association signals a growing integration of genomic discovery into clinical care, promising more personalized and effective strategies for combating cardiovascular disease.