Joy Lincoln

Dr. Joy Lincoln is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and serves as Director of Cardiovascular Research at the Herma Heart Institute, Children's Wisconsin. She holds the Peter Sommerhauser Chair for Cardiac Quality, Outcomes and Research and serves as Associate Chief and Research Director of Pediatric Cardiology.

Her educational background includes:

• 2002: PhD in Molecular and Developmental Biology, University of Durham, United Kingdom
• 1998: BS, University of Durham, United Kingdom
• 2006: Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Division of Molecular Cardiovascular Biology, Cincinnati Children's Wisconsin Medical Center

Dr. Lincoln is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in cardiac valve biology research. Her work focuses on molecular mechanisms of cardiac valvular development and disease, with emphasis on translational applications for pediatric heart conditions. She maintains active collaborations across multiple NIH-funded projects to advance understanding of valve formation and pathology.

Her scientific achievements are recognized through:

• Three major NIH research awards dedicated to cardiac valvular development and disease
• Co-investigator roles on two additional major NIH awards

Dr. Lincoln demonstrates exceptional commitment to mentoring across all career stages:

• Junior faculty development
• Postdoctoral and clinical fellows
• Graduate and medical students
• Undergraduate researchers

Her mentees have secured prestigious awards from the NIH and American Heart Association. As Director of Cardiovascular Research, she leads a multidisciplinary team at the Herma Heart Institute focused on innovative approaches to pediatric valve disease treatment and outcomes improvement.