Angiogenesis and Vascular Disease

Keystone Symposia, Silverthorne CO

Investigators

Abstract

ABSTRACT Support is requested for a Keystone Symposia conference entitled Angiogenesis and Vascular Disease, organized by Drs. M. Luisa Iruela-Arispe, Timothy T. Hla and Courtney Griffin. The conference will be held in Santa Fe, New Mexico from May 8-12, 2017. Angiogenesis is critical to both the growth and repair of tissues as well as for the progression of several pathologies. Progress in our molecular understanding of vascular growth has facilitated the development of therapies that have been successfully applied in diseases such as retinopathy and cancer. Notwithstanding these advancements, much remains to be harnessed from the basic molecular mechanisms that control vascular growth. This conference will bring together leaders of research from basic science, translational science, biotechnology and pharmaceutical areas, to discuss progress in clinical and translational research areas. The goal of the conference is to highlight new discoveries, technological advances and therapeutic possibilities. Both established and up-and-coming investigators will have ample opportunities to interact informally and share views with junior investigators and trainees in a collegial and relaxed atmosphere. By promoting cross-disciplinary interactions, the conference will enhance vascular biology research and applications to clinical medicine. Opportunities for interdisciplinary interactions will be further enhanced by the concurrent conference on Mitochondria, Metabolism and Heart, which will share a keynote address and plenary session with this conference. Relevance to NHLBI: The central theme of the conference focuses on mechanisms that regulate vascular growth and their deregulation during disease. Research that focuses in addressing vascular health is one of the main missions of NHLBI, therefore we consider that the institute would not only support but embrace discussions related to recent advancements in this area.