NEW YORK – March 6, 2025 – The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®) is pleased to announce the appointment of Josep Rodés-Cabau, MD, PhD, as the Editor-in-Chief of Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team, the official journal of CRF®. He will succeed Anthony N. DeMaria, MD, who is retiring after having led the journal since its inception in 2017.
“We are deeply grateful to Dr. Tony DeMaria for his exceptional leadership during the formative years of Structural Heart,” said Martin B. Leon, MD, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of CRF®. “His vision and dedication have been instrumental in establishing the journal as a trusted resource in structural heart disease. Thanks to his stewardship, Structural Heart is now well-positioned for continued growth and impact in the field.”
Under Dr. DeMaria’s leadership, the journal achieved key milestones, including its partnership with Elsevier and its indexing on PubMed Central in May 2023. The journal also shifted to a monthly publication schedule in January 2025, expanding to 12 issues annually. This shift reflects the increasing volume of submissions and the growing interest in research within the field of structural heart disease.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have built with Structural Heart,” said Dr. DeMaria. “The journal has grown into a leading platform for research and collaboration in structural heart disease, and I am confident it will continue to thrive under Dr. Rodés-Cabau’s leadership.”
Dr. Rodés-Cabau will assume editorial leadership on July 1. A Professor of Medicine at Laval University (Québec City, Canada), he is a world-renowned expert in structural heart disease who for the last two decades has led multiple research, innovation, and academic programs at the Quebec Heart & Lung Institute in Canada, and at the Clínic Barcelona in Spain. He previously served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).
“We are very excited to welcome Dr. Josep Rodés-Cabau as the new Editor-in-Chief of Structural Heart,” said Juan F. Granada, MD, President and Chief Executive Officer of CRF®. “His exceptional expertise in transcatheter structural heart interventions will further elevate the journal’s role in advancing the field and improving patient outcomes worldwide.
"I am honored to take on this role and continue building on the strong foundation established by Dr. DeMaria," said Dr. Rodés-Cabau. "As the field of structural heart disease continues to evolve rapidly, Structural Heart plays a crucial role in disseminating groundbreaking research and fostering innovation. I look forward to working with our authors, reviewers, and editorial team to drive the journal’s growth and shape the future of structural heart interventions."
Additionally, Jeffrey Popma, MD, has been appointed Deputy Editor of Structural Heart. Dr. Popma currently serves as the Chief Scientific and Strategic Officer at CRF®.
"I am thrilled to join the esteemed editorial team of Structural Heart," said Dr. Popma. "This journal serves as a vital platform for advancing research and innovation in structural heart disease. I look forward to collaborating with the field’s leading experts in their quest to publish high-impact studies that shape clinical practice. Our team also looks forward to providing a developmental forum for our early career leaders, focusing on inclusion and innovation in addressing unmet patient needs."
About CRF®
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation® (CRF®) is a global leader in interventional cardiovascular medicine, driving innovation, spearheading groundbreaking research, and transforming education in the field. Through its relentless pursuit of excellence, CRF® not only accelerates medical breakthroughs but also equips healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance survival rates and elevate the quality of life for millions worldwide. CRF’s centers of excellence include the CRF Skirball Center for Innovation, CRF Clinical Trials Center, CRF Center for Education, CRF Digital, TCTMD, and Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team.
For more information, visit www.crf.org.
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