Congratulations to the Finalists!
Yousif Ahmad, MD, PhD
UCSF
San Francisco, California
United States
Francesco Costa, MD, PhD, MSc
Hospital Virgen de la
Victoria Malaga
Málaga
Spain
Gennaro Giustino, MD
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, New Jersey
United States
Aakriti Gupta, MD, MSc
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
United States
Get Ready for the Big Reveal!
Join us as we announce the winner of the $10,000 Linnemeier Award scholarship, celebrating the next generation of leaders in cardiovascular medicine.
Monday, October 27 • 9:50 AM • Main Arena
The Thomas J. Linnemeier Spirit of Interventional Cardiology Young Investigator Award honors rising young physicians who exemplify the highest standards of clinical and academic excellence in interventional cardiovascular medicine. It’s not just an award — it’s a celebration of their commitment to advancing patient care and groundbreaking research.
Don’t miss this inspiring moment that highlights the future of cardiovascular medicine!
Linnemeier Award: Launching Tomorrow’s Leaders
Celebrating emerging investigators who are shaping the future of interventional cardiovascular medicine. This award is a career-defining platform — elevating rising leaders, amplifying their voices, and inspiring innovation in patient care worldwide.
The Ultimate Career Boost!
From Rising Stars to Cardiovascular Leaders:
Meet the Linnemeier Award Alumni
"This is one of my favorite parts of TCT every year. The list of previous Linnemeier Award winners reads like a 'Who's Who' of leaders in interventional cardiology."
— David J. Cohen, MD, MSc, TCT® Program Director
2018 Philipp Christoph Bernhard Lurz
2017 Maurizio Taramasso
2016 Hiroki Shiomi
2015 Toby Rogers
2014 Marco Barbanti
2013 Vasim Farooq
2012 Philippe Généreux
2011 Robert W. Yeh
2011 Davide Capodanno
2010 Colin M. Barker
2009 Robert A. Byrne
2008 Mehdi H. Shishehbor
2007 Wojciech Wojakowski
2006 Alaide Chieffo
2005 Giuseppe De Luca
2004 Farouc Jaffer
2003 David E. Kandzari