Dinesh Kalra, MD, FACC, has been selected to serve as the incoming editor-in-chief of JACC: Advances.

"I am honored to take on this role and help shape the future of cardiovascular scientific discovery," said Kalra of his new position. "My vision is for JACC: Advances to serve as a high-quality home for innovative research – from early-phase, first-in-human studies and novel devices to artificial intelligence and digital health applications. We will actively engage early-career investigators, international authors and voices across all disciplines to advance cardiovascular health globally."

Kalra is currently chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and professor of medicine at the University of Louisville Medical Center. Additionally, he serves as chair of the Quality Assurance Committee for Cardiology, member of the University Medical Center Board of Directors, co-director of the Heart Board for its Cardiovascular Service Line, and vice chair for quality in its Department of Medicine. The Kentucky Medical Association awarded him its 2025 Educational Achievement Award for his teaching and mentoring, and he holds the endowed position of the Jewish Hospital Cardiovascular Innovation Institute Scientific Director Chair in Medicine.

Kalra is board-certified in cardiology, echocardiography, CT, CMR, lipidology and nuclear cardiology. He serves as the incoming chair for ACC's Board of Governors and received the ACC's Distinguished Educator Award in 2025.

As editor-in-chief, Kalra plans to expand focus to include cardiometabolic disease, precision medicine, population and implementation science, wearable technologies and data science – enhancing digital engagement and improving efficiency, transparency, and the author experience.

Keywords: ACC Publications, Leadership