The Society for Vascular Surgery and its foundation, the American Vascular Association (AVA), seek to reduce death and disability related to vascular disease through research and education.

The SVS Research Council oversees all activities related to basic and clinical research. Click on the links below to learn more.

Recent and Important NHLBI and NIH Updates

Updated September 28, 2009
NIH released NIH notice NOT-OD-09-149 announcing upcoming changes for proposal instructions and submissions that will take effect beginning with the NIH proposal deadline of January 25, 2010. Learn more.

Research Activities and Resources