Meet the Boston Heart Leadership Team
The Boston Heart leadership team is made up of accomplished medical, scientific and business leaders. Their combined experience and expertise drive our company towards its mission—enabling everyone to improve health and prevent disease.
Pat Noland, President
Pat brings over 25 years of leadership experience in laboratory sciences, with a strong track record in driving revenue growth, organizational development, and strategic execution. He has held senior roles at LabCorp, StrataDx, and Genetic Signatures Limited. Pat’s career includes a 17-year tenure at LabCorp, where he led hospital strategy initiatives and managed DIANON Systems with full P&L responsibility. He holds an MBA from Kennesaw State University and a B.S. in Advertising from the University of Georgia.
Ernst J. Schaefer, MD, Founder and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Schaefer is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of lipoprotein metabolism, and the diagnosis and management of lipoprotein disorders for the prevention of Coronary Heart Disease. He has made countless contributions to the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is a member of the National Lipid Association’s (NLA) Board of Directors.
