This role shall be filled by a physician leader with board certification and extensive experience in any cardiovascular subspecialty, as well as designing and overseeing clinical research.  This leader will possess a rich foundation in the education and research aspects of the field of cardiology and be able to envision and grow a comprehensive cardiovascular research model for Ochsner. The role will also function as a liaison to the Ochsner academic research department, by helping to align cardiologists with research interests with appropriate research endeavors and support for those endeavors. This physician leader shall work closely and continuously with the System Chair of Cardiology and will collaborate (matrix) closely with the OH Department of Academics - including th