Keynote lectures
Five highprofile keynote lectures delivered by world class leaders in their fields.
S. Moncada - Lessons in Science: competition in scientific research
D. Srivastava - Transdifferentiation of somatic cells into cardiomyocytes
P.F. Davies - Gene regulation and blood flow
R. Heeren - Molecular imaging of the heart
P. Carmeliet - Endothelial metabolism: a target in angiogenesis
25 parallel symposia covering following topics
- Cardiac turnover and regeneration
- Molecular imaging in atherosclerosis
- Developmental and stem cell biology
- Genetics, epigenetics and genomics
- Vascular remodelling in ageing and disease
- Therapeutic targets in cardiac calcium handling
- Lipids, atherosclerosis and microcirculation.
- Novel bioimaging methods in cardiac and vascular tissues
- Subcellular events in arrhythmia genesis
- Mitochondrial biogenesis and cellular energy sensors
- Cytoskeleton, extracellular matrix and mechanosensing
- The immune system and atherosclerosis
Lunch Symposia
Two new sessions designed for Clinicians / Scientists interested in a deep understanding of thrombosis and antithrombotic therapy. Basic researchers in the area of thrombosis and hemostasis.
- 31. March 2012 - Great Hall - 11:45-13:15
Open hot issues on antiplatelet treatment in acute coronary syndromes.
The most advanced topics on antiplatelet treatment in acute coronary syndromes... continue*
- 1. April 2012 - Great Hall - 11:45-13:15
Coagulation and anticoagulation 2012 – Basic and translational aspects.
The symposium will summarise current speculations on the different consequences in targeting various coagulation factors as antithrombotic strategies ... continue*
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Abstract Sessions
Special Session - Young Investigator Competition
We take best interest in young members and recognise and reward talented young investigators. Special session focused on young investigators under the age of 35 entitled "Young Investigator Competition" will be held during the FCVB Congress on Saturday 31st March 2012.
Oral abstract session and presentations
Abstracts selected for oral presentation in content related pre-arranged sessions or dedicated oral obstract session <view more on all abstract sessions>
Poster sessions
Abstracts presented by the authors infront of their poster boards during official coffee/lunch breaks. Plan your congress; view abstracts selected for each poster session available mid-December 2011 in <Scientific Programme Online>.