Conference detail

Bernadette Englert

Vascular Biology 2015 will deliver presentations in cutting edge research in cardiovascular biology. This unique cross-disciplinary meeting provides distinct perspectives and approaches to what are often common biological or clinical problems. Basic discoveries about normal development and function of the vascular system inform efforts in tissue engineering; conversely, engineering approaches provide new tools and systems for studying cell interactions that are relevant to normal vascular biology. Additionally, mechanical and signaling properties of the extracellular matrix is an important theme in both areas. Together, these workshops form a unique conference in which vascular disease and biology is presented from multiple perspectives to gain new insights and generate new scientific collaborations.

What to expect:

- Fourteen break-out sessions

- General sessions: Vascular Therapeutics; Cardiac Valve Disease; Vascular Morphogenesis and Development

- Keynote Lecture by Richard Hynes (MIT): "Extracellular Matrix as the Framework for Metazoan Life"

- Award Lecture by Eli Keshet: VEGF, Blood Vessels and Stem Cell Niches

- Award Lecture by Mukesh Jain: Kruppel-like Factors (KLFs) and Vessel Wall

- Travel awards and reduced registration for trainees

- Pre-conference meeting for trainees

- Over 40 experts presenting their recent work

- Over 50 abstracts will be selected for short talks

- Poster sessions

- Exhibit program

- Networking opportunities

- Beautiful location: Cape Cod

Meeting organizers: Ondine Cleaver (UT Southwestern Medical Center), Monzur Murshed (McGill University), Marsha Rolle (Worcester Polytechnic Institute), Martin Schwartz (Yale University), Craig Simmons (University of Toronto) and Jessica Wagenseil (Washington University in St. Louis)

Abstract deadline is August 17

Early bird registration discount ends August 15

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