Cardiovascular Health with Pam R. Taub
Week of October 17, 2026
Optimizing Your Circadian Rhythm and Cardiovascular Health through Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting has moved well beyond wellness trend — it is now one of the most studied dietary interventions in cardiovascular and metabolic medicine. This talk reviews the key science, including findings from the speaker’s own research, and translates that evidence into clear, practical strategies for making fasting a sustainable and effective part of everyday life.
Beyond the Basic Checkup: The Latest Science on Detecting and Preventing Heart Disease
Early detection saves lives — but knowing which tests actually matter is half the battle. This talk walks through the most important blood tests and imaging tools for identifying cardiovascular risk, then reviews the science-backed strategies proven to prevent heart disease, improve cardiac function, and support a longer, healthier life.
Pam R. Taub, MD, FACC, FASPC is a board-certified cardiologist and internationally recognized expert in cardiometabolic disease.
She is the director of Preventive Cardiology, the founding director of the Step Family Cardiac Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, and a Professor of Medicine with tenure at UC San Diego. She holds the Step Family Director’s Endowed Chair. Dr. Taub was responsible for all aspects of creating the center, which is one of the largest comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs in the world. She also leads the newly formed BEACON center for Lipoprotein (a) research at UC San Diego. Her clinical practice focuses on preventive cardiology, lipidology, and cardiometabolic disease, while her research investigates the impact of behavioral, technological, and pharmacological strategies on cardiometabolic health outcomes.
Dr. Taub is a federally funded researcher with support from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the American Heart Association. She is an experienced clinical trialist and serves on the executive committee for multiple international clinical trials focused on novel cardiovascular therapies. Dr. Taub holds multiple patents, edited multiple textbooks, and is widely published with over 150 high-impact publications in top peer-reviewed journals that have impacted clinical practice. She has also served on multiple guideline committees. Dr. Taub holds multiple leadership positions in professional societies. She is a fellow and a former board member of the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, a fellow and prior member of the American College of Cardiology’s Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Leadership Council. Currently, she serves as Chair of the American Heart Association’s Women in Cardiology Committee.