Navin Kapur Awarded the Zucker Family Prize for Outstanding Research Career

Navin Kapur, professor of medicine, has been honored with the 2024 Zucker Family Prize. This prize is awarded annually to a TUSM faculty member for a career of outstanding research and is given in recognition of Kapur's exceptional achievements spanning basic, translational, and clinical sciences.

Karen Freund, the Sheldon M. Wolff Professor and chair of medicine at TUSM, nominated Navin for the prize, stating, "It is an honor to support the nomination of Dr. Navin Kapur for the Zucker Family Prize Award. He is a rare individual who has made substantial contributions to basic, translational, and clinical research that have changed clinical practice, as well as having impact through teaching and clinical practice."

At Tufts, Kapur has spearheaded groundbreaking research initiatives spanning cardiac fibrosis, acute myocardial infarction, and mechanical circulatory support. His pioneering work includes the development of novel treatment paradigms such as ventricular unloading prior to reperfusion in acute MI, challenging conventional approaches and potentially transforming global clinical practices. In addition to his prolific research output, Dr. Kapur has been instrumental in establishing collaborative initiatives like the Cardiogenic Shock Working Group, a global consortium aimed at advancing the understanding and management of cardiogenic shock.

Kapur’s receipt of the Zucker Family Prize serves as a testament to his remarkable contributions to cardiovascular medicine and research. His unwavering dedication to innovation and excellence underscores his position as a trailblazer in the field, promising further advancements that will shape the future of cardiology.