The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, and Department of Medicine present
The 5th Annual Dr. J. Thomas Bigger Lecture Series, Medicine Grand Rounds
This years speaker is Mitchell S. V. Elkind, MD, MS, FAAN, FAHA
"At the Intersection of Brain and Heart: Beyond Atrial Fibrillation"
Dr. Mitchell Elkind is a tenured Professor of Neurology and Epidemiology at Columbia University, Chief of the Division of Neurology Clinical Outcomes Research and Population Sciences (Neuro CORPS) in the Neurology Department, and Director of the Irving Institute Hub Liaison Team to Trial Innovations Network (TIN). Dr. Elkind is also the newly appointed President of the American Heart Association, for 2020-2021.
Wednesday, October 21st at 5:00 pm
The annual J. Thomas Bigger Lecture, sponsored by the Leahey Foundation, the Department of Medicine, and the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, memorializes an outstanding individual, J. Thomas Bigger, MD. Dr. Bigger was a close friend of the Leahey family and the first chief of the Division of Cardiology at Columbia. His research had an outsize impact on the current practice of cardiology, running the gamut from basic and clinical electrophysiology advances to major, landmark clinical trials.
The Leahey Foundation also honors the accomplishments of the Leahey brothers – Edward’s pioneering cardiac research and Michael’s vital contributions to the funding and administration of clinical trials. The Leahey Lecture was established to address scientific and administrative issues in the conduct of clinical research, including relationships among academic medical centers, governments, and industry.
Our sincerest gratitude to Mrs. Susan Bigger for her gift in honor and memory of her late husband, Dr. J. Thomas Bigger. Thank you for the generous donation dedicated to the Irving Institute’s academic programs and future lectures.
