Conference Registration
Hotel and Travel Information
Exhibit Prospectus
Final Program
Program Planner
Faculty
Program At A Glance
Materials for Presenters:
Oral
Poster
Conference Description/Who Should Attend
This meeting will focus on new developing research opportunities in arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology. It will include special lectures, discussion and oral and poster presentations. The meeting format provides opportunities for intense interaction among participants during sessions and breaks.
The audience will consist of scientists/clinicians in the areas of cardiovascular research, molecular/cellular biology, clinical cardiology, physiology, immunology, genetics, cardiovascular surgery, hematology and endocrinology.
Information for International Attendees
Some participants from outside the United States will need to apply for a visa at the American Embassy, consulate, or other visa-issuing offices in their country of origin. Please begin your visa application process as soon as possible. Consulates in some countries take several months to process applications. For information on obtaining your visa, or for consulate and embassy information, go to www.unitedstatesvisas.gov, www.dhs.gov/us-visit.
If you require a personalized letter, you must register for the conference first. If you have any questions about registration, please call (866) 229-2386 or (301) 694-5243.
Conference Highlights
Ticketed Events – Seating Is Limited.
Awards
Exhibit Opportunities
We greatly appreciate your interest in joining us at the Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Annual Conference 2008. This annual meeting is our principal venue for educating scientists/clinicians in the areas of cardiovascular research, molecular/cellular biology, clinical cardiology, physiology, immunology, genetics, cardiovascular surgery, hematology and endocrinology.
Why Exhibit?
Exhibitors will have direct access to nearly 1,000 professionals from around the world who will participate in numerous scientific presentations and poster sessions, network and discuss the latest clinical developments and scientific research.
Exhibit Prospectus
For more information about becoming an exhibitor, please preview the exhibit prospectus. Please contact Taylor Gilbert at (214) 706-1873 for additional information.
Unofficial Satellite Symposia
The following symposia are not part of the accredited continuing education activities for ATVB 2008.
Kinetics-Metabolism – KinMet 2008
Tuesday, April 15, Noon–6 p.m.
Scientists interested in lipoprotein and cellular metabolism and kinetic modeling are invited to attend KinMet 2008. Award lectures honoring Mones Berman and Loren Zech for modeling research and Robert I. Levy for lipoprotein metabolism will be presented.
Please contact the following individuals if you wish to make a 10-minute presentation on the topics below:
For additional information on the program, visit www.bioinformaticsservices.com.
Venue
The Omni Hotel at CNN Center is centrally located in the heart of one of the nation’s most vibrant cities. Located in downtown Atlanta in the CNN Center Complex, across from Centennial Olympic Park, the Omni has a complimentary full-service health club and outdoor heated pool (open year-round). The running and walking trails at Centennial Olympic Park are also accessible to hotel guests. Many attractions are within two miles of the Omni, including the World of Coca Cola Museum, SciTrek Museum of Science, High Museum of Art, Martin Luther King, Jr. History Center, Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, CNN World Headquarters, Centennial Olympic Park and the Fountain of Rings, Georgia Aquarium, Georgia State Capitol and Zoo Atlanta.
Average temperatures in Atlanta for April range from a high of 73°F to a low of 50°F. Attire for ATVB 2008 is business casual. Please note: The temperature in meeting rooms may be cool, so a light coat, jacket, or sweater may be needed.
Program Planning Committee
William P. Fay, M.D., FAHA, Chair
William M. Chilian, Ph.D., FAHA, Co-Chair
Alan Daugherty, Ph.D., D.Sc., FAHA
Martha K. Cathcart, Ph.D., FAHA
Kathy Griendling, Ph.D., FAHA
Joseph Miano, Ph.D.
Kathryn Moore, Ph.D.
Jonathan Smith, Ph.D., FAHA, Co-Chair
Susan Smyth, M.D., Co-Chair
Mary Sorci-Thomas, Ph.D., FAHA
Hartmut Weiler, Ph.D.
Cuihua Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.
Sponsors
Sponsored by the American Heart Association scientific council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. Co-sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
The American Heart Association Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology gratefully acknowledges the financial support provided by:
We also thank the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for their contribution supporting the ATVB Conference Merit Awards for Young Investigators.
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