SCAI Announces J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI, President for 2026–27
MONTREAL – The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has announced J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI, as its President for 2026–27. Dr. Abbott assumed the role during SCAI 2026 Scientific Sessions, held April 23–25 in Montreal, Canada.
Dr. Abbott is a nationally recognized leader in interventional cardiology, serving as Professor of Medicine and Director of Interventional Cardiology and the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratories at Brown University Health Cardiovascular Institute. Among her many contributions to SCAI, she has shaped the Society’s education and workforce strategy, including co-leading the establishment of the Interventional Cardiology Match, strengthening engagement with fellowship programs, and supporting early-career interventional cardiologists.
“Training is the foundation of everything we do in interventional cardiology, and we have an opportunity right now to strengthen that foundation for the next generation,” said Dr. Abbott. “That means supporting our fellowship programs, working closely with program directors, and ensuring that training reflects the realities of modern practice. At the same time, we need to be thoughtful about how we grow the workforce, using real data to guide decisions and ensure that we are building a sustainable future for the field.”
Notably, Dr. Abbott was an inaugural member of SCAI’s Emerging Leader Mentorship (ELM) program, becoming the first to progress from mentee to mentor to President of SCAI. A high-volume operator, she has authored more than 325 peer-reviewed publications, serves as Deputy Editor of Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, and has held key SCAI leadership roles, including serving as Chair of SCAI Scientific Sessions and as a member of the Women in Innovations (WIN) Committee.
As President, Dr. Abbott will focus on strengthening training and education, expanding engagement with program directors, and advancing efforts to better understand and sustain the interventional cardiology workforce. Her priorities include aligning certification and training with contemporary practice and ensuring that SCAI continues to support physicians at every stage of their careers.
Dr. Abbott succeeds Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI, who served as President from 2025 to 2026.
SCAI 2026-27 Executive Officers
- President: J. Dawn Abbott, MD, MSCAI
- President-Elect: Joaquin E. Cigarroa, MD, MSCAI
- Vice President: John C. Messenger, MD, MSCAI
- Secretary: Herbert D. Aronow, MD, MPH, MSCAI
- Treasurer: Arnold H. Seto, MD, MPA, FSCAI
- Immediate Past President: Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI
From Cath Lab Digest:
Read a 'Cath Lab Spotlight' feature sharing some of Dr. Abbott's work at Rhode Island Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
About SCAI Scientific Sessions 2026
The SCAI Scientific Sessions annual meeting convenes nearly 2,000 of the world’s premier clinicians, scientists, researchers, and innovators in the field of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. With 500+ faculty and hundreds of abstracts, experts in the field work together to share the latest clinical data, procedural guidance, and advanced expertise. Highlights include live cases, featured clinical research, new SCAI clinical documents, case-based learning, and keynote speakers. For more information, visit https://scai.org.
About the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, established in 1978, stands as the primary nonprofit medical society dedicated to representing invasive and interventional cardiology. SCAI's mission is to guide the global interventional cardiovascular community by fostering education, advocacy, research, and upholding standards for quality patient care. For more than 40 years, SCAI has exemplified professional excellence and innovation worldwide, cultivating a reputable community of over 5,000 members committed to advancing medical science and providing life-saving care for individuals, both adults and children, affected by cardiovascular disease.
For more information about the SCAI 2026 Scientific Sessions, visit https://www.scai.org/education-and-events/events-schedule/scai-2026-scientific-sessions-caic-acci-summit. Follow @SCAI on X for the latest heart health news and use #SCAI2026 to follow the latest discussions.
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