Robert A. Harrington

Robert A. Harrington, M.D., serves as the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and Provost for Medical Affairs at Cornell University. A renowned cardiologist and clinical researcher, he previously held leadership roles as Chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford University and Director of the Duke Clinical Research Institute. His research focuses on antithrombotic therapies for acute ischemic heart disease, clinical trial methodologies, and the application of technology in clinical research. Dr. Harrington is an elected member of prestigious organizations including the National Academy of Medicine and the American Heart Association (AHA), where he also served as president. He has authored over 760 peer-reviewed manuscripts and co-edited Hurst’s The Heart, a seminal cardiology textbook. His accolades include the AHA Clinical Research Prize (2017), the 2024 AHA Gold Award, and the TCT Career Achievement Award (2024).

Dr. Harrington graduated from the College of the Holy Cross (B.A., English) and Tufts University School of Medicine. He completed residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and a cardiology fellowship at Duke University. His educational contributions span leadership in medical training and mentorship, emphasizing evidence-based practice and innovation. He hosts The Bob Harrington Show, a podcast series exploring cardiovascular medicine and healthcare policy, and has advocated for increased NIH funding and equitable healthcare policies through presidential advisories and public discourse.

Key interests include optimizing clinical trial design, addressing disparities in cardiovascular care, and navigating challenges in academic medicine such as private equity’s role in healthcare practices. His work bridges clinical research, policy, and education, aiming to advance both scientific discovery and equitable patient outcomes.