Young Investigator Award - Clinical Research -
WINNER
Dr. Giuseppe Vergaro - Gabriele Monasterio Foundation - Italy
Abstract - Plasma renin activity and angiotensinogen M235T polymorphism are determinants of aldosterone escape in patients with systolic heart failure.
"It was really amazing to come here to Gothenburg as a finalist for the Young Investigator Award for Clinical Research. It is a fantastic opportunity to share experiences and to meet other young researchers."
RUNNER-UP Winner
Dr. Sameh Hozayen - University of Minnesota – United States of America
Abstract - Reverse electrical remodeling after ventricular assist device may predict risk of heart failure hospitalization
"I am very proud that I got this First Runner-Up price for Young Investigator Award for Clinical Research at the ESC Heart Failure Congress 2011. Thanks for all the massive support that I received from my co-authors."
FINALISTS
=> Mr. Maurice Nieuwenhuis - University Medical Centre Groningen - Netherlands. Abstract - Factors related to long-term compliance with non-pharmacological treatment in heart failure patients.
=> Dr. Alberto Maria Marra - University of Naples Federico II, Dpt of Clinical Medicine, Cardiovascular & Immunological Science - Italy. Abstract - Long-term growth hormone replacement therapy in chronic heart failure: preliminary data
=> Ast. Professor Peter Fedorov - Almasov Fed. Heart, Blood & Endocrin. Centre - Russia. Abstract – Choosing Beta-blockers in treating patients with chronic heart failure in combination with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
=> Dr. Marco Merlo - Cardiovascular Department, "Ospedali Riuniti" and University of Trieste - Italy. Abstract – Hypertensive cardiomyopathy. Is it a distinct phenotype of heart failure syndrome? Preliminary results of a 10 years screening on patients with hypertension and left ventricular dysfunction
Young Investigators Clinical Research - See session here
Young Investigator Award - Basic Science -
WINNER
Ms. Andreas Brodehl - Heart and Diabetes Center NRW, Ruhr University Bochum, Erich & H. Klessman Institute for Cardiovascular - Germany
Abstract - Impact of different ARVC-related desmin mutations on filament assembly using dual-color photoactivation localization microscopy in living cells.
"First I would like to thank to my cooperation-partners N.Hedde and M.Dieding - It was nice project and I am grateful to work with both of them on this project. I hope that in the future our research will help to understand pathomechanisms of ARVC or other heart failure diseases. This award will motivate me during 'laboratory days' in the future. Thank you very much."
RUNNER-UP Winner
Mr. Maarten Corsten - Maastricht University - Netherland
Abstract - Absence of microRNA-155 protects against adverse cardiac inflammation and hypertrophy during pressure overload and prevents heart failure.
"Contesting in the YIA session was a very stimulating experience. It was great to see so much quality in the works and presentations of the other presenters. I hope to be back next year."
FINALISTS
=> Mr. Oystein Sandanger - University of Oslo, Rikshospitalet University Hospital, Research Institute for Internal Medicine - Norway. Abstract - The NLRP3-dependent inflammasome in relation to cardiac diseases
=> Dr. Agnes Balogh- University of Debrecen, Institute of Cardiology, Division of Clinical Physiology - Hungary. Abstract - Decreased calcium-sensitivity of force production and posttranslational protein modifications in murine cardiomyocytes following myocardial infarction
=> Ms. Anja Schwiebs - Excellence Cluster Cardio Pulmonary System (ECCPS), Justus-Liebig University Giessen - Germany. Abstract – The BNP metabolite BNP1-30 is a more potent vasorelaxant peptide than the mature BNP1-32
=> Dr. Mauro Sbroggio’ - University of Turin, Department of Genetics, Biology and Biochemistry (DGBB) - Italy. Abstract – IQGAP1 regulates ERK1/2 and AKT signaling in the heart and sustains functional remodeling upon pressure overload
Young Investigators Basic Science - See session here
Nursing Investigator Award
WINNER
Mrs. Josiane Boyne - Maastricht University Medical Center - Netherland
Abstract - Tailored telemonitoring in patients with heart failure: the tehaf-study.
"I am proud, confused and excited. Thanks to everyone who made this possible, especially to M.Gorgels and my colleagues HF-nurses."
RUNNER-UP Winner
Prof. Anders Brostrom - Department of Nursing Science, School of Health Sciences, Jönköping University – Sweden
Abstract - Factors associated with dementia in elderly-elderly patients with heart failure.
"I am really honoured both to participate as well as to be runner-up. This type of competitions are great fun."
FINALISTS
=> Miss Carina Hjelm - Linkoping University, Department of Medical and Health Sciences - Sweden. Abstract - The influence of heart failure on longitudinal changes in cognition among individuals 80 years of age and older.
=> Mr. Axel Wolf - University of Gothenburg, The Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Health and Care Sciences – Sweden. Abstract - Effects of person-centred care in patients with chronic heart failure - the PCC-HF study
=> Ms. Hajar Habibi - Imperial College London – United Kingdom. Abstract - Education and support needs of the older adult with congenital heart disease.
Nursing Investigator Award - See session here
Poster Programme at Heart Failure 2011!
- a word from Young Researchers -
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"I am very much encouraged and motivated by the opportunity given by HFA, to include me in a Young Researcher category and also gave me 1st ever opportunity to do a moderated poster presentation. I am very much motivated now....", Young Researcher, UK
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"I am very happy to join this congress as Young Researcher - many of senior doctors came to view my poster and discussed the research with me. I am more encouraged to study further heart failure - both Basic science & Clinical...", Young Researcher, Japan
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"The young researcher recognition which has been initiated by the HFA of ESC has really served beneficial in terms of interaction with senior scientists and cardiologists. I hope this becomes a regular feature in future. Thanks...",
Young Researcher, India
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"I am happy to have taken part in the Young Researchers Programme and for being supported by HFA. I like that it was possible to discuss my work with my colleagues....",
Young Researcher, Russia
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"Great opportunity to speak about my research with an editor of a journal...",
Young Researcher, UK
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