The American Heart Association announced today that Bradley A. Maron, M.D., FAHA, has been appointed as the new editor-in-chief of Circulation, the Association's flagship peer-reviewed journal. Effective immediately, Maron will guide the journal's editorial direction, continuing its tradition of publishing rigorous, practice-changing science for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals worldwide.
Maron, a board-certified clinical cardiologist and distinguished researcher, is globally recognized for his work in pulmonary hypertension, right heart failure, and cardiomyopathy. He serves as senior associate dean for precision medicine and director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center. His appointment underscores the American Heart Association's commitment to advancing transformative science in cardiovascular medicine, according to Shelley Miyamoto, M.D., FAHA, chair of the Association's Scientific Publishing Committee.
"Dr. Maron's vision, scientific breadth, and dedication to robust research and innovation position Circulation for optimal success in its next chapter of influence and impact," Miyamoto said in a statement.
Maron succeeds Joseph A. Hill, M.D., FAHA, who led the journal since 2016, and Joseph Loscalzo, M.D., Ph.D., FAHA, who served from 2004 to 2016. "I am deeply honored to take on the remarkable role of leading Circulation," Maron said. He emphasized plans to reinvigorate the type of cardiovascular science published in the journal and to fast-track information to readers with additional transparency.
New features under Maron's leadership include a "Clinician Lighthouse" article offering expert-guided interpretation of diagnostic tests and patient management, and a "Clinician's Corner" for real-world clinical practice. Key clinical trials and guideline manuscripts will be supported by perspective bundles providing context and insight. Graphic abstracts for research articles, central illustrations for invited papers, and video commentaries for select manuscripts are also planned. A "Patient's Corner" will present content for the public, thematically tied to clinical trial manuscripts or scientific statements. Additionally, expanded weekly eTOC alerts with brief summaries will keep readers informed.
Maron is joined by a new editorial team, including Executive Editor Karen E. Joynt Maddox, M.D., M.P.H., FAHA, from Washington University School of Medicine, and Deputy Executive Editor Sadiya S. Khan, M.D., M.Sc., FAHA, from Northwestern University. Ten deputy editors will oversee specific sections, including AI for Process and Science, led by Thomas M. Maddox, M.D., M.Sc., FAHA.
Maron brings extensive editorial experience, having served as a reviewer and editor for numerous journals, including Circulation, The Lancet, and The New England Journal of Medicine. He has co-authored more than 260 scientific publications and holds six patents. His research has advanced the understanding of pulmonary vascular remodeling and precision medicine, utilizing AI, network medicine, and big data.
The appointment signals a continued focus on integrating cutting-edge technology and patient-centered content into cardiovascular research dissemination. For leaders in business and technology, this development highlights the increasing role of AI and data science in medical research and publication, potentially influencing how clinical information is delivered and applied in practice.
For more information, visit the American Heart Association's newsroom at newsroom.heart.org.
