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Mentorship takes center stage at VRIC 2025
The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) will spotlight the crucial role of mentorship in advancing the fields of vascular surgery and research during its upcoming event on April 22. This year’s conference will run concurrently with the American Heart Association’s…
VRIC 2025: Consider the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference a path to becoming a surgeon-scientist
When Frank Davis, MD, attended the SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) for the first time in 2014, he found not only meaningful discussions on research but also a pathway to the life he wanted. And he encourages those interested…
Vascular Research Initiatives Conference abstracts due
Abstracts for the 2025 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) are being accepted through Nov. 20. VRIC, which is held in Baltimore, Maryland, this year, emphasizes the exchange of basic and translational vascular science that stimulates thoughtful discussion and motivates participants…
SVS sets modest dues increase to drive enhanced member benefits
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) announced an increase in membership dues for 2024 for Active members, a strategic move aimed at enhancing support and resources for its members. This adjustment will bolster professional development opportunities, networking, advocacy and resources…
VRIC 2024 to hear from leading light on role of immunity and inflammation in atherosclerosis
Filip Swirski, PhD, a leading figure in cardiovascular immunology research, will deliver this year’s Alexander W. Clowes Distinguished Lecture at the 2024 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC). Swirski, currently the director of the Cardiovascular Research Institute at the Icahn School…
VRIC submissions are now open
Researchers may now submit abstracts for the SVS Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC), to be held in conjunction with the American Heart Association’s annual Vascular Discovery meeting. The conference, which emphasizes basic and translational vascular science, will take place all…
VRIC 2024 set for May 15
The 2024 Society for for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC), which concentrates on basic and translational vascular science, will take place from 7 a.m.–6 p.m. CDT on May 15, 2024, at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago. Researchers…
May Vascular Research Initiatives Conference program takes shape
With an emphasis on cells—structural and immune—the program for the May 10 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) in Boston next month is taking shape. VRIC will be held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, in conjunction with the…
VRIC: ‘High value placed on supporting young researchers,’ 2022 trainee awardee says
Warm and inviting. Plenty of engagement at each presentation. A straightforward format that allows everyone to participate at all presentations. Sense of unity. Great support for young researchers. And the ability to talk with prominent scientific leaders. That’s how Carson…
Deadline extension: VRIC 2023 abstracts now due Jan. 18
The Jan. 11 deadline to submit research abstracts on vascular disease and treatment for the 2023 Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) has been extended to Jan. 18 due to a high volume of requests. With early-bird registration anticipated to open…