Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast 430. Women Leaders in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology with Dr. Mariell Jessup and Dr. Nosheen Reza
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Oct 9, 2025 In this insightful conversation, Dr. Mariell Jessup, Chief Science and Medical Officer of the American Heart Association, and Dr. Nosheen Reza, advanced heart failure specialist at the University of Pennsylvania, tackle the challenges facing women in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. They reflect on the evolution of the field, the importance of mentorship and sponsorship, and the systemic barriers that persist. Both guests share personal experiences and advocate for a future of equity and innovation, inspiring listeners to support women's leadership in medicine.
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Origins Of Heart Failure As A Field
- Mariell Jessup recounts how heart failure wasn't a defined specialty early in her career and women gravitated to transplant medicine.
- She describes parallel development of transplant and medical therapies which later merged into modern heart failure care.
Representation Gaps Persist Despite Trainee Numbers
- Representation gaps persist despite higher female trainee percentages in advanced heart failure fellowships.
- Structural factors like bias, lack of sponsorship, and fewer leadership opportunities drive ongoing disparities.
Use Coaching And Critical Mentorship
- Seek professional coaching to improve visibility, presentation, and leadership presence.
- Choose persistent, critical mentors who review and challenge your work regularly to accelerate growth.
