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Dr. Sumitra Miriyala Serves as AHA Peer Reviewer
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"Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Serving as a peer reviewer is my way of giving back — nurturing the next generation of scientists and supporting discoveries that can truly change lives."
I am honored to serve as a peer reviewer for the American Heart Association’s 2025–2026 Vascular 1 Fellowship Program. This work is not only about evaluating proposals — it is about investing in the future of cardiovascular science and ensuring that the most promising and innovative research receives the support it needs to move forward.
As a reviewer, my role is to carefully assess applications, identify potential conflicts, and provide constructive feedback with fairness and scientific rigor. At the same time, I view this service as a profound responsibility and privilege: a way to help nurture the next generation of researchers, while strengthening the broader mission of advancing heart and vascular health.
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, touching nearly every family in some way. For me, this reality makes peer review deeply personal. It is not only about contributing my expertise, but about fostering a scientific community where innovative ideas are encouraged, challenged, and elevated so they can truly make a difference in patients’ lives.
This work inspires me because it embodies the values I hold as both a scientist and a mentor — to build, to guide, and to give back. Supporting the growth of young investigators and helping shape groundbreaking discoveries is, in many ways, how we collectively work toward a healthier tomorrow.
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Director of NIH's NCCIH Retires
After seven years as director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), Helene M. Langevin, M.D. retired on November 30. Going forward, NCCIH will be led by Acting Director Dr. David Shurtleff, Acting Deputy Director Dr. Wendy Weber, and Acting Director of the NCCIH Division of Extramural Research, Dr. Wen Chen.
Dr. Langevin's full retirement message is here.