Emelia Benjamin
American cardiologist and researcher
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Emelia J. Benjamin is an American cardiologist and researcher. She is a professor of medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine, Professor of Epidemiology at the Boston University School of Public Health, and also a practicing cardiologist at Boston Medical Center.[1]
EducationHarvard University (B.S.; M.P.H.)
Case Western Reserve University (M.D., 1983)[1]
Case Western Reserve University (M.D., 1983)[1]
KnownforAtrial fibrillation, heart failure
AwardsFunctional Genomics and Translational Biology Council Mentoring Award (2013)
Paul Dudley White Award[2]
Golden Heart Award [3]
Paul Dudley White Award[2]
Golden Heart Award [3]
Emelia J. Benjamin MD, ScM, FACC, FAHA | |
|---|---|
| Education | Harvard University (B.S.; M.P.H.) Case Western Reserve University (M.D., 1983)[1] |
| Known for | Atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
| Awards | Functional Genomics and Translational Biology Council Mentoring Award (2013) Paul Dudley White Award[2] Golden Heart Award [3] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medicine Cardiology Epidemiology |
| Institutions | Boston University, Boston Medical Center |
Benjamin is author of over 800 peer-reviewed publications.[4] She is one of the most cited investigators in clinical cardiology with over 330,000 citations and an h-index of 200.[5]
The American Heart Association named her the 2022 Distinguished Scientist.[4]
