James Udelson, MD, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Paul Dudley White Award, the American Heart Association’s most prestigious honor in Massachusetts.
Cardiovascular Clinical Sciences (CCS) is proud to announce that our Chief Medical Officer (CMO), James Udelson, MD, has been honored with the 2026 Paul Dudley White Award by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Presented at the AHA Boston Heart and Stroke Ball on April 11, this award is the AHA’s highest honor in Massachusetts, recognizing a physician whose life’s work embodies a profound commitment to the mission of reducing cardiovascular disease and stroke.
A Legacy of Excellence in Cardiology
Dr. Udelson, who also serves as the Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Tufts Medical Center, is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in heart failure and cardiovascular imaging. His career has been defined by:
Groundbreaking Research: Decades of work in ventricular remodeling and diagnostic imaging.
Academic Leadership: Serving as the founding Editor-in-Chief of Circulation: Heart Failure and as a senior faculty member at Tufts University School of Medicine.
Mentorship: Shaping the next generation of cardiologists and clinical researchers.
Scientific Leadership at CCS
At CCS, Dr. Udelson’s expertise is central to our mission. As CMO, he provides the scientific vision required to design and execute complex clinical trials that bring life-saving therapies to patients.
The receipt of this award also highlights a unique distinction for CCS: Our Chief Scientific Officer (CSO), Marvin Konstam, MD, is also a former recipient of the Paul Dudley White Award.
About the Paul Dudley White Award
The award is named in honor of Dr. Paul Dudley White, one of the founders of the American Heart Association and a pioneer in preventive cardiology. It recognizes medical leaders who demonstrate extraordinary excellence in clinical care, research, and community service.
