NEWS AND UPDATES
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION NOW OPEN

Abstract Submission for the XVIIIth International Symposium on Atherosclerosis is now open!

 Oral and poster presentation opportunities will cover a wide range of topics and themes, with authors required to indicate which best matches the content of their abstract. Topics for ISA 2018 will be divided into 5 major tracks: 
THE FIVE TRACKS OF ISA 2018
  1. Dyslipidemia: Lipids, lipoproteins and apolipoproteins;
  2. Pathogenesis: endothelium, macrophages, smooth muscle cells, thrombosis, inflammation, immunity, microbiome
  3. Epidemiology: Risk factors, add obesity and diabetes, population health, vulnerable communities, children and adolescents
  4. Prevention: Lifestyle measures and pharmacological intervention
  5. Therapeutics: Pharmacologic intervention, new treatment modalities, late breaking clinical trials
THEMES COVERED WITHIN THE TRACKS

Within these aforementioned five tracks, the following themes will be covered:
  • Basic science
  • Genetics
  • Lipoprotein metabolism
  • Epidemiology of CVD
  • Imaging of CVD
  • Clinical aspects of CVD
  • Clinical studies
  • Interventional studies
  • Nutrition and lifestyle
  • Pharmacology of CVD


 

 
KEY DATES TO LOOK OUT FOR
  • October 3, 2017 - Abstract Submission Opens 
  • November 2017 - Registration Opens 
  • January 14, 2018 - Abstract Submission Closes
  • April 2, 2018 - Early Bird Registration Ends
  • June 9-12, 2018 - XVIIIth International Symposium on Atherosclerosis Dates

PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE

ISA 2018 will feature sessions on all major atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease related topics exploring the five main program tracks. Stay tuned to receive updates on the latest speaker announcements as the program continues to grow.

SESSION TOPICS

Here's a quick look at the session topics:

  • Epidemiology of CVD and risk stratification
  • Pathogenesis of atherosclerosis
  • Diabetes and new therapies
  • Obesity and visceral fat
  • Imaging and atherosclerosis
  • Inflammation and the immune system
  • Macrophages
  • Smooth muscle cells
  • Endothelium
  • Thrombosis
  • Familial hypercholesterolemia and LDL
  • Single gene disorders of lipid metabolism
  • PCSK9
  • Reverse cholesterol transport
  • HDL function
  • Lp(a)
  • Triglyceride-rich lipoproteins and non-HDL
  • Guidelines updates
  • Evidence-based lifestyle intervention
  • Nutrition, functional foods and nutraceuticals
  • Late-breaking clinical trials



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Don't miss out on early bird rates! Save over $300 off full onsite registration fees before April 3, 2018.

Registering for yourself and your colleagues or a large group? Take advantage of our offer and receive one complimentary registration for every 20 registrations made. Contact our registration team to find out more.

More information on what's included with your registration fees, terms and conditions, and visa information are available on our website.

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ISA 2018 is hosted by the Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology