BSCR 2021 Autumn Meeting: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine in cardiovascular disease
Main meeting: September 6-8th, 2021
Early career meeting: September 6th, 2021
Organising Committee (University of Bristol): Dr Andrew Bond, Dr Anita Thomas, Dr Elisa Avolio, Dr Michele Carrabba, Prof. Paolo Madeddu, Prof. Raimondo Ascione
Scientific Programme
The full programme can be found here. Highlights include:
- Scientific Session: Tissue Engineering for Cardiovascular Application
- Scientific Session: Cardiovascular repair
- Scientific Session: Regenerative Medicine Therapies
- Bernard and Joan Marshall Young Investigator Award presentations
- Bernard and Joan Marshall Distinguished Lecture (Prof. Toshiharu Shinoka, Ohio State University, USA)
- BSCR Keynote Lecture (Dr Nicola Smart, University of Oxford, UK)
- Poster session and Early Career Symposium
Register for the meeting
Please click the following links to register (registration will also give access to the Early Career Symposium):
- BSCR members (free): Register here
- Non-member (£50): Register here
- Invited speaker (free): Registration not required
Apply here for BSCR membership (£10 for students, £30 full member) to take advantage of free registration.
Abstract submission
Abstract submission is now open (deadline Friday 30th July).
Please email abstracts to [email protected] using the following guidelines.
Title: Maximum 200 characters typed in lower-case letters, except for abbreviations and study names.
Author List: Please note that the first author should be the abstract Presenter by default.
Abstract content: Abstracts should be 250 words max. We recommend you structure your abstract using the following headings:
Background/Introduction
Purpose
Methods
Results
Conclusion(s)
The highest ranked abstracts will be selected for oral presentation over the three days of the meeting. All other accepted abstracts will be presented at the Tuesday and Wednesday poster sessions.
Notification of the outcome of your submission will be sent via e-mail in August 2021
Funding support and meeting sponsors
BSCR 2021 Early Career Research Symposium
BSCR 2021 Early Career Research Symposium:
April 21st | 13:30 | Online (Zoom)
A dedicated symposium for Early Career Researchers (ECR). All speakers are ECR, with the exception of our keynote speaker, Prof. Shankar Srinivas (University of Oxford). Non-ECR are also welcome to register, to discover what advances are being made by the next generation of cardiovascular scientists. FREE to attend for BSCR members and non-members.
13:30-13:35 Introduction
13:35-14:00 Investigating the role of dysferlin in the heart
Callum Quinn (University of Manchester)
14:00-14:25 Using optical technology in cardiovascular research
Dr Caroline Muellenbroich (University of Glasgow)
14:25-14:50 Deciphering the mechanical code of cardiomyocytes – the role of DLC1
Dr Ioannis Xanthis (Queen Mary University of London)
14:50-15:15 Break
15:15-15:40 Targeting MMPs activity in the fight against atherosclerosis and abdominal aortic aneurysm
Dr Karina Di Gregoli (University of Bristol)
15:40-16:05 The role of Glypican 1 in stiffness-mediated endothelial dysfunction and cardiovascular disease
Dr Marwa Mahmoud (City College of New York)
16:05-16:45 Keynote lecture: Understanding the emergence of form and function in the heart at single cell resolution
Prof. Shankar Srinivas (University of Oxford)
16:45-17:00 Discussion & Closing Remarks
For more information and to register:
https://bristol-ac-uk.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KtHhxtarSH6bl3POn0deew
BAS/BSCR at the BCS Annual Conference 2021
For abstract submission see here.
To register see here.
Full programme available here.
Michael Davies Early Career Award
This award is to honour researchers who have recently established themselves as independent investigators and who have made an outstanding contribution to cardiovascular science. The award is open for applications from clinicians and non-clinicians who have an affiliation with a UK institution.
The award of £1500 and a certificate, is made at the Annual Conference. Unsuccessful applicants from previous years are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for applications will close at 17:00, 31st March
ISHR 2021
ISHR-ES 2021
36th Annual Meeting of the International Society for Heart Research European Section
Online | 29 June - 1 July 2021
Top 5 reasons to attend:
1. Three afternoons of Scientific Excellence
2. An extra ECI pre-symposium for young scientists
3. Low fees for all ISHR members
4. One-year membership to ISHR-ES for regular registrants
5. Awards for best posters and Young Investigator Awards
For more information, a programme and registration visit here
71st Annual British Microcirculation and Vascular Biology Society Conference
Translational benefits of targeting the microcirculation
April 15 - 16 2021, Virtual Event
Welcome
The 71st Annual British Microcirculation and Vascular Biology Society (BMVBS) conference will be held over two days (15th and 16th April 2021) and will bring together renowned speakers from Europe and the USA to inform delegates about recent research into a broad range of topics in the field of the microcirculation and the vasculature.
Blood vessels play fundamental roles in the development of a variety of diseases including cancer, dementia and osteoporosis; as well as physiological responses such as exercise and metabolism. The sessions will focus on how we could target the vasculature to provide therapeutic benefit.
As a society BMVBS aims to encourage the advancement and involvement of younger researchers. This conference will promote this by providing opportunities for early carer researchers to present their research selected from submitted abstracts, flanked by excellent plenary speakers. Themed poster sessions will provide another opportunity for presentations and networking.
The BMVBS conference will provide an excellent opportunity for researchers to present and discuss their research in an multidisciplinary and friendly environment, despite the ongoing restrictions.
We hope to virtually see you in April.
Dr Paul Meakin and Professor Stuart Egginton
(Conference Organising Committee)
For detailed information, abstract submission and registration see here
89th EAS Congress
On behalf of the European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) and the Finnish Atherosclerosis Society we invite you to the 89th EAS Congress in Helsinki, Finland.
During the meeting we will explore the latest developments in research into the causes of atherosclerosis and related vascular disease, and how these may affect the clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment. One of the features of EAS Congress is the high-level interdisciplinary exchange between clinicians and basic researchers. With many world-leading experts already confirmed, the EAS 2021 scientific programme will offer a bench-to-bedside overview of the latest current research in the field - including the award-winning Anitschkow Lecture, outstanding Keynote Lectures, state-of-the-art Plenary Sessions, and focused Workshops and Advance Clinical Seminars. We firmly believe that presenting and discussing one’s work with others and sparking ideas from others’ work is the key to progress in science. We encourage you to join us – to ask questions and share ideas during the Science at a Glance and Poster Sessions.
EAS supports young scientists in progressing their careers through Young Investigator Fellowships. This important initiative offers early-career scientists the opportunity to take part in the Congress, to learn through presenting their own research, attending the scientific programme, and getting to know others in the field. Information about Fellowships can be found on the Society website, and we welcome abstract submissions from young scientists.
We are extremely happy to invite you to attend the EAS 2021 Congress on May 30-June 2, 2021. We welcome clinicians and basic researchers studying atherosclerosis and related vascular disease to present their findings to the international scientific community. You are sure to gain new friends, new ideas, and inspiration to take your studies of atherosclerosis and related vascular disease to new levels!
Abstract submission deadline: January 12, 2021.
BSH AUTUMN MEETING: 2020 VISION FOR HEART FAILURE
The BSH Annual Meeting will cover the latest scientific research, data and the best clinical practice in heart failure care. The conference will be taking place virtually using cutting edge technology bringing you multimedia content from a specialist, internationally renowned faculty. This event will cover core areas of interest to all health professionals responsible for the care of heart failure patients.
For more information and to register visit:
BSCR online autumn symposium 2020 | Coronavirus and the cardiovascular system
Online Symposium
Tuesday 8th September 2020
Coronavirus and the cardiovascular system
As our regular autumn meeting was postponed due to COVID-19, the BSCR have organised this highly topical online symposium.
"Coronavirus and the cardiovascular system" is free to attend for BSCR members and non-members. We have three excellent speakers (see below). The symposium will be followed by the BSCR AGM for members only.
While membership is not required to attend the symposium, we encourage non-members to visit our homepage (https://bscr.org/). Here you can learn more about the BSCR, advantages of membership and how to become a member.
To register for this symposium click here
(https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sb-axgHPTTG_MHtG6Vfg_w)
You should receive a confirmatory email shortly after registering. It may go to your junk folder. If it doesn't arrive contact [email protected]
Programme
1.30: Welcome Karen Porter, BSCR Chair
1.40 – 2.25: Anda Bularga, University of Edinburgh
COVID-HEART: Direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 on acute cardiac care
2.25 – 3.10: Anthony Davenport, University of Cambridge
ACE2, the viral entry ‘receptor’ for SARS-CoV-2 in the human cardiovascular system.
3.10 - 3.55: Tomasz Guzik, University of Glasgow
Immunopathology of cardiovascular disease as contributor to greater risk of COVID-19.
3.55: Concluding remarks Karen Porter
4.15: Annual General Meeting of the BSCR for BSCR members only.
Joint BAS/BSCR Late Spring Meeting 2020
Abstracts (Deadline 2nd March)
Preliminary Programme
Further Information on BCS website
Symposium Title: Novel Insights into Cardiovascular comorbidities
Monday 1st June 2020, 10.45-12.15
Chairs – Andy Sage, Rhian Touyz
Jose Fuster, CNIC Madrid – Clonal hematopoiesis – links to atherosclerotic disease
Ian Bruce, University of Manchester – Rheumatological diseases – a cardiovascular risk factor
Antony Vidal-Puig, University of Cambridge – Obesity and Adipose dysfunction in cardiovascular risk
Rhian Touyz, University of Glasgow – Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular Disease: Clinical Insights and Vascular Mechanisms
Symposium Title: Neuroimmune Modulation of Cardiovascular Function
Monday 1st June 2020, 13.45-15.15
Chairs – Pasquale Maffia, Tomasz Guzik
Peder Olofsson – Neuronal control of inflammation and bioelectronic medicine
Prof Partha Dutta – Sympathetic Neuronal Activation Triggers Myeloid Progenitor Proliferation and Differentiation
Prof Daniela Carnevale – Neuroimmune Control of Cardiac and Vascular Remodelling in Hypertension
Dr Giuseppe D’Agostino – Control of Peripheral Metabolism via Genetic Modulation of Brain Circuits
Symposium Title: A decade of genome-wide association studies
Tuesday 2nd June 2020, 8.30-10.00
Chairs – Manuel Mayr, Sanjay Sinha
Jeanette Erdmann, Luebeck, Germany – What have we learnt for coronary artery disease?
Aroon Hingorani, UCL – Mendelian randomisation – causal analysis and drug development
Gerard Pasterkamp, Utrect, Netherlands – Fine-tuning the definition of the atherosclerotic plaque at risk, the value of bulk and single cell RNA sequencing of human plaques.
Hugh Watkins, Oxford – The impact of common variants on rare/inherited disease phenotypes
Other Sessions
Joint BCS/BAS/BSCR Young Investigator Prize
Deadlines to be announced shortly
Combined BCS/BAS/BSCR with the top 5 applications being selected for oral presentation on Tuesday lunchtime with a first prize of £1,000. Open to basic scientists who are no more than 5 years post-PhD and clinicians who have not attained consultant status. Application requires submission of a brief communication (1,000 words with up to 5 tables/figures). Please note that if your submission for the Young Investigator Prize is not shortlisted for presentation, it is not automatically entered as a standard poster abstract submission. To do this you will need to separately submit your abstract following the normal submission process and you are encouraged to do this – if your application for the Young Investigator Prize is subsequently shortlisted then you will have the option of withdrawing your standard poster abstract.
John French Lecture – tbc
Poster sessions
Hot Topics – Insights into novel techniques and approaches in cardiovascular science from leading practitioners