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Program Overview
The 26th annual Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC), presented by the Society for Vascular Surgery®, is designed to encourage interaction and collaboration between vascular surgeon investigators and scientists from other vascular biology-related disciplines. An additional objective is to stimulate interest in research among trainees who are aspiring academic vascular surgeons. The VRIC is a one day conference preceding the main Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (ATVB) Scientific Sessions on April 18 - 20, 2012.

All submissions of basic science and early translational research that are to be considered for presentation at the VRIC will be evaluated by both the SVS Research and Education Committee and the ATVB Program Committee. The two program committees will then coordinate scheduling the accepted abstracts into appropriate sessions of the VRIC session or the ATVB sessions. Acceptance and presentation of an abstract at the VRIC session does not preclude additional poster presentation at the ATVB sessions.

Selected high-impact abstracts that are presented at the VRIC session may also be invited for presentation by the principal investigator at the SVS 2012 Vascular Annual Meeting, June 7-9, 2012.

 

View the 2011 VRIC conference report.

Learning Objectives
At the end of the following sessions, participants should be able to:

Awardee Reports
1.  Discuss issues affecting quality of life in patients with an aortic aneurysm.

Session I: Peripheral Arterial Disease
1.  Discuss the current use of animal models elucidating the pathophysiology of peripheral arterial disease.
2. Identify new areas of basic and methodological research in peripheral arterial disease.
3. Describe new venues of current clinical and translational research in peripheral arterial disease.

Session II: Vascular Endothelium and Thrombosis
1.  Discuss the current use of animal models elucidating the pathophysiology of thrombosis in both arterial and venous disease.
2. Identify new areas of basic and methodological research in thrombosis in both arterial and venous disease.
3. Describe new venues of current clinical and translational research in thrombosis in both arterial and venous disease.

Session III: Aneurysms
1.  Discuss the current use of animal models elucidating the pathophysiology of aneurysmal disease.
2. Identify new areas of basic and methodological research in aneurysmal disease.
3. Describe new venues of current clinical and translational research in aneurysmal disease.

Session IV: Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering  
1.  Discuss the current use of animal, cellular, and mathematical models elucidating the pathophysiology of stem cells and tissue engineering.
2. Identify new areas of basic and methodological research in stem cells and tissue engineering.
3. Describe new venues of current clinical and translational research in stem cells and tissue engineering.
 
Who Should Attend                            
The VRIC brings together vascular surgeons, vascular biologists, physicians with an interest in vascular problems, vascular surgery trainees, research trainees in vascular surgery and vascular biology, and industry personnel with an interest in vascular disease. 

Accreditation
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 

SVS designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Schedule, subject to change

7:30 am    Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:00 am    Introductory Remarks

                 Alan Dardik, MD, PhD, FAHA
                 Steven Lentz, MD, PhD, FAHA

8:10 am    K23 Awardee Report

8:30 am    Invited lecturer

9:00 am    Session I: Peripheral Arterial Disease

 

10:00 am  Coffee Break

10:30 am  Session II: Vascular Endothelium and Thrombosis

Noon        Lunch

 

1:00 pm    Translational Session:  Role of Research in Vascular

 

2:15 pm    Session III: Aneurysms

 

3:15 pm    Coffee Break

3:45 pm    Session IV: Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering
 
5:15 pm    Reception

Alan Dardik, MD, PhD
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

SVS Staff Disclosure
SVS staff associated with the development of this activity has nothing to disclose.

Registration Fees
For SVS members, guest physicians, allied health (non-physicians), researchers, and industry personnel, registration is $250.

For residents/trainees in ACGME-accredited training programs or participating in research fellowships, registration is $100. A letter from the chief of service or laboratory director is required to secure this rate.

• High speed internet access networks: 100 percent wired and wireless access in all guest rooms and suites plus elevator floor lounges (nominal fee).

• Wired access in 30 percent of guest rooms to compliment existing wireless access.

• Serenity Bed manufactured by Serta® provides plush-top mattress to provide plenty support and luxury.

• Fine European-style linens.

• Easy to set alarm clock with pre-set radio stations and MP3 connectivity to personalize in-room listening using iPods, CD players and other portable devices.

• 27' inch flat screen televisions offering remote control cable TV, Pay-Per View movies, Play Station®, Zip-Out check-out via TV.

• 2-line direct dial phones

• Automated voice mail

• Delivery of USA Today® newspaper (M-F)

• Coffee service with complimentary coffee/tea

• Ironing boards, irons

Location/Ground Transportation
The Hilton Chicago is located in downtown Chicago, approximately 18 miles from O’Hare International Airport and 12 miles from Midway Airport.  Shuttle service is available through Go Airport Express: 888-284-3826 or www.airportexpress.com.  The fare is approximately $30 USD one-way from O’Hare and $25 USD from Midway.  Advance reservations are not required.  Please check their website for hours of operation.  Taxi service is also available and fares range between $35-$50 USD one-way, excluding gratuity from O’Hare and $35-$40 USD from Midway.

Accommodations
A block of guest rooms has been reserved for attendees of the SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference.  The special group rate of $229/night*, single/double occupancy, is available on a first-come, first-served basis until March 26 or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. The conference rate is available for hotel stays from April 16 through April 22 based on availability. Click here or call Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 800-445-8667.  Be sure to identify yourself as part of the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Research Initiatives/American Heart Association’s ATVB Conference. 

*Subject to applicable state, local and occupancy tax, currently at 15.4 percent.

Hilton Chicago Hotel
720 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL  60605
Phone:  312-922-4400
Fax:  312-922-5240

Reservations may be made on line by clicking here

Reservations may be made by calling Hilton Reservations Worldwide toll free at:  800-445-8667. International guests may call:  312-922-4400.

Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card (American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard). 

Cancellations will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to arrival.

Check-in time is 3:00 pm; check-out time is 12:00 Noon, after 12:00 Noon additional charges will apply.

Video and Audio Recording Policy
Video or audio recording of any session is not permitted.

Note: Please dress accordingly as the internal temperature in hotel venues tend to fluctuate throughout the day and from room to room.

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (ATVB) Scientific Sessions

SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference attendees are invited to attend the Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (ATVB) Scientific Sessions, being held April 18-20. Special lectures, discussion, and oral and poster presentations are planned. The meeting format is designed to provide opportunities for intense interaction among participants. A broad representation from many disciplines is expected, and young scientists are encouraged to attend. SVS registrants who wish to attend the ATVB meeting receive a US$100 discount off registration.