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‘Night at the Museum’
The SVS Foundation hosted its annual gala on June 21 at Chicago’s famous Museum of Science and Industry. This was the first of the Foundation galas to take place offsite from the Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM). “Operation Golden Key” was…
SVS Foundation’s Step at VAM challenge raises more than $30,000
The recent Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024) was more than a gathering of medical professionals to discuss advancements in vascular health. It featured the Step at VAM challenge, an inspiring event highlighting the importance of physical activity that raised over…
SVS Foundation board welcomes new members
The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation has appointed new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals will continue the Foundation’s mission of driving advancements and impacting the field of vascular surgery. Peter Henke, MD (pictured), the new Research…
Drilling down on the roots of pathologic inflammation and wound healing challenges in diabetic patients
This year’s James S. T. Yao Resident Research Award winner looks at novel therapeutic target for non-healing diabetic wounds. Kevin D. Mangum, MD, PhD, speaks to VS@VAM about his paper ahead of presenting the work at the 2024 Vascular Annual…
SVS Foundation awards announced
The SVS Foundation has announced recipients for the 2023–2024 awards cycle. The slew of awardees is headed by the winner of the S.T. Yao Resident Research Award winner, Kevin D. Mangum, MD, an integrated vascular resident at the University of…
Purchase tickets for SVS Foundation Gala’s ‘Night at the Museum’
Ticket information is available for the SVS Foundation’s “Night at the Museum—A Celebration of Science” Gala during the 2024 Vascular Annual Meeting (VAM 2024) on June 21. Ticket sales are expected to launch in coordination with VAM registration on March…
Medical students advocate for women’s vascular health
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation’s “Voices of Vascular” series is underscoring women’s contributions to the specialty. The SVS Foundation initiative champions female accomplishments, emphasizing the pivotal role they play in helping shape…
‘Voices of Vascular’ campaign celebrates diversity for Black History Month
During Black History Month, the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Foundation will shine a spotlight on the contributions of Black vascular surgeons through its “Voices of Vascular” campaign. This initiative is dedicated to recognizing the diverse voices within the SVS…
Giving Tuesday brings in five-figure sum
The SVS foundation celebrated another philanthropic success through its Giving Tuesday efforts, raising $20,000 in funds. Presenting sponsor W. L. Gore and Associates doubled the final funds through their match, further magnifying the donations. As a result, Giving Tuesday raised…
Yao family and SVS Foundation establish James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award
In a tribute to the late James S.T. Yao, MD, PhD, a luminary in the field of vascular surgery, the Yao family and the SVS Foundation announced the renaming of the Resident Research Award to the James S.T. Yao Resident…