Roberto M. Lang, MD, A.J. Carlson Professor of Medicine in the Section of Cardiology at the University of Chicago, died on June 10, 2025. He was 73 years old.
Lang was a distinguished cardiologist and pioneering leader in the field of cardiac imaging. His groundbreaking work in the development of three-dimensional transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography revolutionized non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, impacting countless lives worldwide.
A native of Argentina, Lang graduated with Medical Class Honors from the University of Buenos Aires, ranking first in his class of 2,400 students. He completed his internal medicine internship at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and his residency at Tel Aviv University. In 1983, he cardiology fellowship training at UChicago and joined the faculty in 1985, beginning over four decades of exemplary service in the Department of Medicine and Section of Cardiology.
Lang held multiple leadership roles at UChicago, including Director of the Cardiac Noninvasive Imaging Laboratory and the Cardiac Imaging Center. He published more than 700 manuscripts, 120 book chapters, and 11 books, significantly advancing the field of cardiac imaging. His contributions earned him numerous accolades, including the Edler Medal, the American Society of Echocardiography Meritorious Service Award, and the Gold Medal of the Cuban Society of Echocardiography.
A dedicated mentor, Lang trained and inspired generations of cardiologists, many of whom continue to carry forward his legacy. His commitment to education was recognized with the Arthur Rubenstein Mentorship Award and the Richard Popp Excellence in Teaching Award.
