EP 150: Building a Legacy in Cardiology: From the NIH to JAMA Cardiology with Robert Bonow

In this landmark 150th episode of Parallax marking the start of Season 8, Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes Professor Robert Bonow, Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at Northwestern University and Editor-in-Chief of JAMA Cardiology. This milestone conversation explores the career of one of cardiology's most influential academic leaders and examines how strategic vision, mentorship, and institutional leadership have shaped modern cardiovascular medicine. The discussion reveals the practical realities of building academic excellence through Dr Bonow's 33-year tenure at Northwestern University. He details the strategic approach to growing a cardiology division from 25 faculty members to over 70, emphasizing that success hinges on recruiting exceptional talent, providing institutional support, and granting faculty freedom to pursue their visions. Dr Bonow offers candid perspectives on academic leadership challenges and creating environments where innovation flourishes. Dr Bonow reflects on his influence through editorial and professional society leadership. As co-editor of seven editions of Braunwald's Heart Disease, he shares lessons from Dr Eugene Braunwald and discusses the evolution toward a digital "living textbook" responding in real-time to clinical evidence. His role founding JAMA Cardiology reveals strategic decisions required to establish a premier journal, while his progression through the American Heart Association - culminating in the presidency - demonstrates how sustained professional engagement amplifies individual impact. He closes with actionable guidance for early career cardiologists on recognizing opportunities, developing writing skills, and embracing the non-linear nature of successful careers. Questions and comments can be sent to "podcast@radcliffe-group.com" and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Host: @AnkurKalraMD and produced by: @RadcliffeCardio Parallax is Ranked in the Top 100 Health Science Podcasts (#48) by Million Podcasts.

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This episode is 00:50:44 long.

This episode was published on Jan 5, 2026.

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