HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND
BEST WISHES FOR 2018
For e-news readers preparing for holidays or festivities in December, the XVIII th International Symposium on Atherosclerosis planning committee send our best wishes. We hope that 2018 brings good times for you, your family, and your colleagues, and we look forward to welcoming you to Toronto in June.
SUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
Submit your abstract by January 14, 2018 to be considered for an oral or poster presentation. Opportunities are available for both basic scientists and clinicians covering a wide range of topics and themes. They include:

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
SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT
Daniel J. Rader, MD
Seymour Gray Professor of Molecular Medicine
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Rader is a physician-scientist whose research focuses on the human genetics and functional genomics of cardiometabolic traits and disease and their translational implications for novel therapies.

He is internationally known for his original contributions to the understanding of lipid metabolism and its regulation by genetic variation in humans.  He is one of the world’s experts in the study of the metabolism and function of high density lipoproteins (HDL).

He has been directly involved in new therapeutic approaches for lipid disorders, including leading the development of a novel LDL-lowering therapy. He serves as the Chair of the Department of Genetics, the Chief of the Divisions of Human Genetics in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics.

Dr. Rader is a recipient of several national awards and has been elected to the American Society of Clinical Investigation, the Association of American Physicians, and the Institute of Medicine (now the National Academy of Medicine). 

ISA 2018 will bring you over 100 internationally recognized speakers to lead plenary and parallel scientific sessions in basic, clinical, and public health science of atherosclerosis; global innovation; and public health awareness forums.
REGISTER NOW!
Don’t miss out, register now to secure your place at the XVIIIIth International Symposium on Atherosclerosis .

In addition to delivering a comprehensive and high quality scientific program, this meeting will also provide an opportunity for its attendees to participate in public health awareness and innovation forums focused on cardiovascular health.

Your participation in this symposium will support the ongoing international effort to reduce the impact of cardiovascular disease on a global scale.

For more information on registration fees, please visit our website.
ENTER TO WIN A FULL REGISTRATION!
Registered for the symposium? Enter for a chance to have your registration fees waived*!

All you have to do is  solve this puzzle . Send your answers to  isa2018@mci-group.com
and we'll notify you if you're the lucky recipient! 

* Contest opened to registered delegates only. The selected winner will be notified by email and their registration fees will be refunded. Contest will close on December 29, 2017.
HEALTHY HEART ACTIVITY PACKAGE
During registration, sign up for the Healthy Heart Activity Package.

Our activity package will give you exclusive access to a yoga session or guided run each morning of the Symposium. This is a great way to stay fit and healthy whilst coming together with top clinicians, researchers, and health practitioners from around the world. 
BOOK YOUR ACCOMODATION
Take advantage of our amazing hotel rates. You won’t find prices like these anywhere else.

The ISA Planning Committee has secured special room rates specifically for ISA 2018 delegates. After completing your registration, book your accommodation in order to access these highly sought-after rates.
As part of the registration process, you will be directed to our accommodation booking page.
KEY DATES
  • January 14, 2018 - Abstract Submission Closes 
  • March 1, 2018 - Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Opens
  • March 19, 2018 - Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Closes
  • April 2, 2018 - Early Bird Registration Ends
  • June 9-12, 2018 - XVIIIth International Symposium on Atherosclerosis Dates
ISA 2018 is hosted by the Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.