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.
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:
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.
Further Information on BCS website
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
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
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
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
Key dates
Young Investigators’ Award abstract submission deadline: 16 September
Early Bird rate registration deadline: 11 October
Visit the conference website at www.bsh.org.uk/meetings/bsh-future-meetings for details on abstract submission, registration and the scientific programme.
6th Congress of the ESC Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science
Important Dates
25th October 2019: Abstract submission deadline
10th February 2020: Early registration fee deadline
16th March 2020: Late registration fee deadline
Please see the conference website for more details
#FCVB2020
As in previous years, the BSCR is delighted to have been selected to organise a themed session at Pharmacology 2019.
Endothelial dysfunction is an early predictor of vascular disease and associated risk factors and co-morbidities, including hypertension, diabetes, dementia and aging. It is hallmarked by an imbalance in the release of mediators, due to a number of mechanisms including oxidative stress and elevated levels of reactive oxygen species. There is a drive for the early detection of endothelial dysfunction to enable targeted delivery of novel therapies that will prevent or slow disease progression. This symposium will discuss efforts to identify novel targets and emerging pharmacological intervention strategies, towards treatment and the restoration of vascular health and function
Session Details:
Sunday 15th December (11.45 - 13.30)
Chairs:
Dr May Azzawi, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Dr Stephen White, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Speakers:
The role of Cystathionine γ Lyase Sulfhydrates in the preservation of endothelial cell function
Dr Iris Bibli, Goethe University, Germany
Cerebrovascular protective effects of the GH/GF-1 system in ageing
Dr Anna Csiszar, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, USA
Endothelial derived C-type Natriuretic peptide in vascular homeostasis
Professor Adrian Hobbs, Queen Mary University of London, UK
Resveratrol potentiates vasorelaxation, via interaction with multiple dilator pathways
Dr May Azzawi, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
Investigating BACE1 inhibition as a novel therapeutic approach for endothelial dysfunction associated with type 2 diabetes
Dr Paul Meakin, University of Leeds, UK
Conference Registration & Abstract Submission
Registration is now open and discounted for BSCR members. BSCR members are encouraged to submit abstracts for the main meeting (deadline 13th September 2019). Please visit the British Pharmacological Society meeting website for further details: https://www.bps.ac.uk/news-events/events/2019/pharmacology-2019
The full programme can be found here. Highlights include:
The abstract submission system is now closed (deadline Monday 22nd July)
The top 6 abstracts will be selected for oral presentation over the two days of the Meeting. All other accepted abstracts will be presented as posters at the poster session on Monday evening (posters will be available to view throughout the meeting). Notification of the outcome of your submission will be sent via e-mail in August 2019.
Standard registration fees (after July 22nd 2019)
Please complete the registration form to attend the main meeting and ECR symposium (free). The conference dinner, which will take place at Emmanuel College, can also be booked here along with accommodation. Registration deadline: Monday 2nd September 2019
Apply here for membership to take advantage of reduced registration rates
The following
accommodation is available on-site at Emmanuel College:
Accommodation can be booked as part of the registration
process
More about Emmanuel College accommodation can be found here
The easiest way to travel to the conference is by rail. Emmanuel College is located within walking distance from Cambridge Station (~20 min walk), or alternatively, a taxi rank can be found just outside the station. A map of the college can be found here
Parking: There are no parking facilities available on-site. Delegates are strongly advised to travel by other means. For those delegates who need to travel by car, the nearest parking facility is located at the Queen Anne Terrace Car Park, Parkers Piece (CB1 1ND).
The BSCR will consider awarding travel grants of up to £200 to bona fide students who are BSCR members towards the cost of attending this meeting. Awards are made at the discretion of the BSCR Treasurer, whose decision will be final. The aim of the scheme is to encourage PhD and DPhil students to attend and contribute to the meeting
Eligibility
Apply for a travel grant here
Deadline for application: Monday 26th August
The BSCR is grateful to the following companies for sponsoring the meeting:
For more details on the symposium programme and abstract submission please click here
Organisers
Susan Currie (University of Strathclyde, UK)
Margaret Cunningham (University of Strathclyde, UK)