Jan Bertrand Latham-Koenig, the accomplished British conductor, is married to Marjan Jahangiri FRCS, FRCS (CTh), who holds the esteemed position of Professor of Cardiac Surgery at St. George’s Hospital, University of London.
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The couple is blessed with a son named Darius, and their family is based in the vibrant city of London. While the details of how they met and the duration of their marriage remain private, their commitment to maintaining a discreet personal life is evident.
Marjan Jahangiri stands as a trailblazer in her field, holding the distinction of being the first woman to be appointed a professor of cardiac surgery in both the United Kingdom and Europe.
Her impressive medical journey includes graduating in medicine from University College Hospital, London, and completing general surgical training at University College London and affiliated hospitals.
Her professional growth saw her training at renowned medical institutions such as the London Chest, St Bartholomew’s, and the Royal Brompton Hospitals in London.
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Following a research fellowship at the William Harvey Laboratories at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital and Medical School, Professor Jahangiri specialized in pediatric and adult congenital surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Children’s Hospital in Boston, Harvard.
In 2001, Marjan Jahangiri was appointed Consultant Cardiac Surgeon and Senior Lecturer at St. George’s Hospital, University of London. Her remarkable contributions to the field earned her the distinguished title of Professor of Cardiac Surgery at the University of London in 2007.
Beyond her surgical expertise, Professor Jahangiri has played pivotal roles in medical education and training. She has been at the forefront of the London Training Programme for Cardiothoracic Surgery, and her leadership extended to the appointment as Chair of the Specialty Advisory Committee of the Surgical Royal Colleges in 2019.
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