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Research Initiatives in Vascular Disease Conference

April 7, 2010   |   Hilton San Francisco   |   San Francisco, California

Registration Program Overview Learning Objectives Who Should Attend? Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit Program Schedule

Course Director and Moderators Faculty Faculty Disclosure Hotel Reservations ATVB 2010 Scientific Sessions

Registration   

Click here to register online.

You also can register by downloading the registration form. Return the completed form via mail to Society for Vascular Surgery®, 38678 Eagle Way, Chicago, IL 60678-1386 or via fax to 312-334-2320 (credit card only).

View the cancellation policy.   

Program Overview   

The Research Initiatives in Vascular Disease Conference is specifically designed to encourage interaction between vascular surgeon investigators and scientists from other vascular biology-related disciplines. A particular objective is to stimulate interest in research among trainees who are aspiring academic vascular surgeons.

Learning Objectives   

At the end of this session, participants should be able to:

Awardee Reports

1. Discuss kidney-lung interactions during ischemia-reperfusion injury.
2. Describe endothelial function during peripheral vein bypass graft remodeling.

Session I: Toward a Better Model of Peripheral Arterial Disease - Chronic Disease

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

Session II: Toward a Better Model of Peripheral Arterial Disease - Acute Disease, Ischemia/Reperfusion

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

Session III: Vascular Endothelium and Thrombosis

1. Discuss the current use of animal models elucidating the pathophysiology of thrombosis and venous disease.
2. Identify new areas of basic and methodological research in thrombosis and venous disease.
3. Describe new venues of current clinical and translational research in thrombosis and venous disease.

Session IV: 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.

Who Should Attend?   

The Research Initiatives in Vascular Disease Conference brings together vascular surgeons, vascular biologists, physicians with an interest in vascular problems, vascular surgery trainees, research trainees in vascular surgery and vascular biology, industry personnel with an interest in vascular disease. 

Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credit   

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

The SVS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Program Schedule   

Program is subject to change.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

7:30 am	Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 am	Introductory Remarks Alan Dardik, MD, PhD Robert Hegele, MD, FAHA Murray W. Huff, PhD, FAHA
8:10 am	KO8 Awardee Report “Kidney-Lung Interactions During Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury” Heitham T. Hassoun, MD
8:20 am	K23 Awardee Report “Endothelial Function and Peripheral Vein Bypass Graft Remodeling” Christopher D. Owens, MD
8:30 am	Session I: Toward a Better Model of Peripheral Arterial Disease – Chronic Disease Moderators: Iraklis I. Pipinos, MD and Catherine A. Reardon, PhD 8:30 am Mesenchymal Stem Cell Dysfunction in Response to Hind limb Ischemia in Type 2 Diabetic Mice Louis M. Messina, MD 9:00 am Research Paper Presentations
10:00 am	Coffee Break
10:30 am	Session II: Toward a Better Model of Peripheral Arterial Disease - Acute Disease, Ischemia/Reperfusion Moderators: Raul J. Guzman, MD and Steven R. Lentz, MD, PhD, FAHA 10:30 am CCR2-activating Chemokines in Arteriogenesis, Angiogenesis and Skeletal Muscle Regeneration Paula Shireman, MD 11:00 am Research Paper Presentations
Noon	Lunch
1:30 pm	Session III: Vascular Endothelium and Thrombosis Moderators: Eva M. Rzucidlo, MD and Nigel Mackman, PhD 1:30 pm The Use of Animal Models in Venous Thrombosis Research Thomas W. Wakefield, MD 2:00 pm Research Paper Presentations
3:00 pm	Coffee Break
3:30 pm	Session IV: Aneurysms Moderators: John A. Curci, MD, FACS and Alan Daugherty, PhD, DSc, FAHA 3:30 pm What I Don’t Know About Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Robert W. Thompson, MD 4:00 pm Research Paper Presentations
5:00 pm	Reception

Course Director   

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

Faculty   

Heitham T. Hassoun, MD
Methodist Hospital Physician Organization & DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, TX

Robert Hegele, MD, FAHA
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Murray W. Huff, PhD, FAHA
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

Louis M. Messina, MD
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

Christopher D. Owens, MD
University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Paula Shireman, MD
University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio, TX

Robert W. Thompson, MD
Washington University, St. Louis, MO

Thomas W. Wakefield, MD
University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, MI

Moderators

John A. Curci, MD, FACS
Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO

Alan Daugherty, PhD, DSc, FAHA
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

Raul J. Guzman, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN

Steven R. Lentz, MD, PhD, FAHA
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Nigel Mackman, PhD
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

Iraklis I. Pipinos, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Catherine A. Reardon, PhD
University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Eva M. Rzucidlo, MD
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH

Faculty Disclosure   

Disclosure statements have been requested from the faculty and will be made available at the conference. SVS also requires that all faculty presenters are also expected to disclose to participants any discussions of off-label and/or investigational uses of pharmaceutical products and/or medical devices during their presentations.

SVS Staff Disclosure

Disclosure statements have been requested from all SVS staff members. SVS staff members have nothing to disclose.

Hotel Reservations   

The Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel is pleased to host the Research Initiatives in Vascular Disease Conference. With the best of San Francisco at its doorstep, the Hilton San Francisco offers attendees access to the city’s most sought after cultural and attractions. With its premier location within the heart of the city, you will be within walking distance to some of the most famous San Francisco neighborhoods including China Town, Nob Hill, the famous cable cars, shopping, dining and much more. The Hilton offers the following:

• Hilton Suite Dreams Bedding which features a plush-top mattress and fine European-style linens
• Nourish by Spa Chakra – Full Service spa
• A full service business centerSuites and guestrooms with stunning views of the city
• Concierge services
• Delicious dining at The Urban Tavern and the best on-the-go beverages at Starbucks
• High-speed Internet access in all guestrooms
• Tower City View Rooms – Feature an upgraded sleeping room, amenities and a continental breakfast at Starbucks along with complimentary high-speed Internet access

A block of guest rooms has been reserved for attendees of the Research Initiatives Conference. The special group rate of $239/night*, single/double occupancy, is available on a first-come, first-served basis until March 16, 2010 or until the block sells out, whichever comes first. The conference rate is available for hotel stays from April 3 through April 11 based on availability. Click here or call Hilton Reservations Worldwide at 800-445-8667 or by calling the Hilton Bay Area Regional Reservation desk at 415-771-1400 (choose option “1” for reservations) to make your reservations.  Be sure to identify yourself as part of the Society for Vascular Surgery Research Initiatives Conference.

* Subject to applicable state, local and occupancy tax, currently at 15.58 percent.

Hotel Address
Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel
333 O’Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

• Reservations may be made online
• Reservations may be made by calling Hilton Reservations Worldwide toll free at 800-445-8667. International guests may call 415-771-1400
• Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card (American Express, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Visa, or MasterCard)
• Cancellations will be accepted 48 hours prior to arrival
• Check-in time is 3:00 pm; check-out time is Noon, after Noon additional charges will apply

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology 2010 Scientific Sessions   

SVS attendees are invited to attend the ATVB 2010 Scientific Sessions, being held April 8-10, 2010. 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 will receive a $100 discount off registration. Additional information and the preliminary program/call for abstracts may be found at the conference Web site.

Cancellation Policy   

Requests for refunds/cancellations for the Research Initiatives in Vascular Disease Conference must be received in writing by Wednesday, March 24, 2010. No refunds will be given after that date. Refunds will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.

SVS reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses due to unforeseen circumstances. In this event, a full registration refund will be given, but SVS is not responsible for any related charges or expenses to participants, including fees assessed by hotels, airlines, or travel agencies. 

Questions

Please call 800-258-7188 or email education@vascularsociety.org if you have questions.

Please note: We cannot control the temperature in the meeting rooms, so please dress accordingly.