Elizabeth Nabel

Nabel in her lab at the NHLBI

Elizabeth Nabel is an American cardiologist, biomedical researcher, and healthcare executive. She is known for her contributions to cardiovascular research and her leadership roles in various medical institutions.

Early Life and Education

Elizabeth Nabel was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. She earned her undergraduate degree from St. Olaf College and her medical degree from the Weill Cornell Medical College. She completed her residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at the Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

Career

Academic and Research Contributions

Nabel has made significant contributions to the field of cardiovascular research, particularly in the areas of vascular biology and genetics. She has published numerous articles in leading medical journals and has been involved in groundbreaking research on the molecular mechanisms of atherosclerosis and heart disease.

Leadership Roles

Nabel served as the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2005 to 2009. During her tenure, she launched several major initiatives aimed at advancing cardiovascular research and improving public health.

In 2010, Nabel became the President of Brigham Health, which includes Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. Under her leadership, the institution has expanded its clinical services, research programs, and educational initiatives.

Personal Life

Elizabeth Nabel is married to Gary Nabel, a prominent virologist and immunologist. They have three children.

Awards and Honors

Nabel has received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to medicine and science, including election to the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

See Also

• Cardiology
• National Institutes of Health
• Brigham and Women's Hospital
• Atherosclerosis
• Heart disease