SCAI’s 30 in their 30s award recognizes excellence among early-career interventional cardiologists at 2026 SCAI Scientific Sessions & CAIC-ACCI Summit

MONTREAL – APRIL 25, 2026 – The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) today announced the recipients of its annual “30 in Their 30s” awards, honoring early-career interventional cardiologists who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, and dedication to the field. The honorees will be recognized during the SCAI 2026 Scientific Sessions & CAIC-ACCI Summit, held April 23–25, in Montréal, Canada. 

“The 30 in Their 30s program highlights the extraordinary talent and dedication of early-career interventional cardiologists who are already making meaningful contributions to patient care, research, and education,” said SCAI President Srihari S. Naidu, MD, MSCAI. “Supporting physicians early in their careers is one of SCAI’s core priorities, and this recognition reflects our commitment to mentoring and developing the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of our field.” 

Eligible applicants must be SCAI members who are 39 or younger as of May 3, 2025, or who can demonstrate a non-linear career path. Successful nominees may serve as practice-based learners, educators, researchers, mentors, or communicators, and must embody SCAI’s Code of Ethics and commitment to systems-based practice. To learn more about the 30 in Their 30s awards and application criteria, visit: 30 in Their 30s Awards | SCAI.

This year’s SCAI 30 in Their 30s Winners: 

• Hussein Abu Daya, MD, FSCAI

• Zaid I. Almarzooq, MBBCH, MPH, FSCAI

• Obadah Aqtash, MD, FSCAI

• Nyal Borges, MD, FSCAI

• Venugopal Brijmohan Bhattad, MBBS, FSCAI

• Yuvraj Chowdhury, MD

• Ali J. Ebrahimi, MD

• Jonathan X. Fang, MBBS, FSCAI

• Gauravpal Singh Gill, MBBS, FSCAI

• Harminder S. Gill, MD, PhD

• Muhammad Hammadah, MD

• Kenneth Y. Igbalode, MD, FSCAI

• Ahmad Jabri, MD, FSCAI

• Vikrant Jagadeesan, MD, FSCAI

• Issa H. Kutkut, MD, FSCAI

• Spencer D. Liu, MD, FSCAI

• Nino Mihatov, MD, FSCAI

• Osama Mukarram, MD, FSCAI

• Primero Ng, MBBS, FSCAI

• Bhavanadhar Penta, MD, FSCAI

• Abdul H. Qazi, MD

• Faisal Rahman, MD, BMBCh, FSCAI

• Morgan H. Randall, MD, FSCAI

• Sumon Roy, MD, MSc

• Jaskanwal Deep S. Sara, MBChB

• Toishi Sharma, MD, FSCAI

• Luai K. Tabaza, MD, FSCAI

• Brett Wanamaker, MD, FSCAI

• Ahmad Younes, MD, FSCAI

• Muhammad A. Zulqarnain, MD, FSCAI

 

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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