François M. Abboud
François Abboud | |
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| Born | January 5, 1931 Cairo, Egypt |
| Occupation(s) | Cardiologist, medical scholar, academic administrator |
| Years active | 1960–present |
| Known for | Leadership in cardiovascular medicine and research, presidency of American Heart Association (1990–1991) |
François Abboud (born January 5, 1931) is an American cardiologist and medical scholar originally from Egypt. He holds the title of professor emeritus in internal and cardiovascular medicine at the Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa.
Early life and education
Abboud was born in Cairo and obtained his medical degree from Ain Shams University. In 1955, he relocated to the United States, where he completed his residency in internal medicine and a cardiology fellowship at Milwaukee County General Hospital, affiliated with Marquette University during his residency period.
Medical career
In 1960, Abboud became a faculty member at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. He led the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases from 1970 until 1976. In 1974, he established the University of Iowa Cardiovascular Research Center and served as its director through 2012. Additionally, he was the head of the Department of Internal Medicine from 1976 to 2002.
Beginning in 1971, Abboud was the principal investigator for the NIH-supported "Integrative Neurobiology of Cardiovascular Regulation" initiative. He also held the presidency of the American Heart Association during 1990–1991.
Awards and honors
Abboud was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1997. He earned the Distinguished Scientist Award from the American College of Cardiology in 2004 and received the American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award in 2007. In recognition of his significant impact on biomedical research at the university, the Iowa Board of Regents named the University of Iowa Cardiovascular Research Center in his honor in 2013.