named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Dr. Kishore Harjai Family Young Investigator Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding research by trainees of Indian origin in cardiovascular disease, presented during ACC meetings
Dr. Krishna Ramaswamy Young Investigator Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding research by trainees of Indian origin in cardiovascular disease, presented during ACC meetings
Dr. Madhukar Deshmukh Young Investigator Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding research by trainees of Indian origin in cardiovascular disease, presented during ACC meetings
Prof. Kul Aggarwal Young Investigator Award
Annual award recognizing outstanding research by trainees of Indian origin in cardiovascular disease, presented during ACC meetings
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Advocates for recognition of international service by cardiologists of Indian originSupported the renaming of the ACC’s Distinguished Award for International Service to honor Navin C. Nanda beginning in 2026. Administers the Navin C. Nanda International Service Award, established by the American College of Cardiology, to recognize contributions by cardiologists of Indian origin.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Awards grants to support cardiovascular research by early-career investigators of Indian subcontinent originFunds and recognizes outstanding cardiovascular research through multiple annual Young Investigator Awards, providing $1,000 and a certificate to trainees of Indian subcontinent origin. The program includes named awards such as the Dr. Krishna Ramaswamy, Prof. Kul Aggarwal, Dr. Madhukar Deshmukh, and Kishore Harjai Family Awards.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes original research in cardiovascular imaging and disease managementCarries out and disseminates peer-reviewed research on echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, right heart function, tricuspid valve assessment, aortic dissection detection, and cardiovascular effects of dietary nuts. Research has been applied in clinical contexts including ECMO management and pulmonary hypertension diagnosis.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Hosts biannual scientific meetings for cardiovascular research presentation and professional recognitionOrganizes biannual scientific meetings in conjunction with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA), featuring lectures, recognition of award recipients, and presentations of cardiovascular research. These include dinner symposia at major conferences such as AHA 2026 in Chicago, IL.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides capacity-building services for cardiologists and lipidologists of Indian originMaintains a professional network of over 500 members, including healthcare professionals, institutions, and corporate members, with a focus on supporting Asian Indian lipidologists certified by the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. Offers a centralized forum for collaboration and launched initiatives to enroll American cardiologists of Indian origin as Life Members.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$62K
Contributions & grants$50K81%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$11K18%
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expenses
Total expenses$55K
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balance sheet
Total assets$441K
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Net assets$441K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +36.7%
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) Partner — Academic partner of AACIO
- American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) Partner — Organization whose certified lipidologists of Asian Indian origin are supported by AACIO
- American College of Cardiology Partner — Co-hosts AACIO scientific meetings during ACC annual sessions and established the Navin C. Nanda International Service Award in collaboration with AACIO.
- American College of Cardiology Partner — Collaborated with AACIO to rename the ACC’s Distinguished Award for International Service in honor of Dr. Navin C. Nanda.
- American College of Cardiology Partner — Collaborates with ACC by facilitating member abstract presentations at annual ACC meetings.
- American College of Cardiology Partner — Hosts AACIO's Young Investigator Awards dinner meeting during its annual convention.
- American College of Cardiology (ACC) Partner — Academic partner of AACIO
- American Heart Association Partner — Co-hosts AACIO scientific meetings during AHA annual sessions.
- American Heart Association Partner — Co-organizes the AACIO Dinner Symposium at the AHA 2026 meeting.
- American Heart Association Partner — Collaborates with AHA by facilitating member abstract presentations at annual AHA meetings.
- Cardiological Society of India (CSI) Partner — Academic partner of AACIO
- International Cardiac College (ICC) Partner — Academic partner of AACIO
- International Society of Cardiovascular Ultrasound (ISCU) Partner — Academic partner of AACIO
- Lipid Association of India Partner — Collaborated on lipid-related research or clinical guidelines.
- National Heart Association (NHA) Partner — Academic partner of AACIO
- Navin C. Nanda Partner — Founder President and Chair of the Board of Directors of AACIO
- Navin C. Nanda, MD, FACC Partner — Founding president and current chair of the Board of Directors
- Venue West Partner — Host venue for the AACIO Inhouse Meeting and Young Investigator Award presentations.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Early-Career Research Support as a Driver of Innovation and Engagementmethodology: early-career research supportBy investing in early-career cardiologists through competitive research awards that require presentation at major conferences, the organization fosters academic excellence and professional development, because recognition and mentorship at critical career stages increase research productivity and long-term field engagement.
- Health Equity Through Targeted Representation and Advocacymethodology: representation_advocacyBy advocating for equitable representation of cardiologists of Indian origin in leadership roles and focusing on cardiovascular disparities in minority populations, the organization advances health equity, because increasing diversity in medical leadership improves cultural competence and directs attention to under-addressed health needs.
- Multi-Sectoral Collaboration to Address Cardiovascular Disparitiesmethodology: multisectoral_collaborationBy convening healthcare professionals, community members, corporate partners, and institutions, the organization amplifies its impact on reducing cardiovascular disease burden among Indian Americans, because collective action across sectors enables broader reach, shared resources, and unified advocacy.