Highlights from the Distinguished Speakers
The symposium included a distinguished group of guest speakers recognized for their expertise in aortic disease research. Their presentations were engaging and initiated conversations about the future of cardiovascular health.
- Elena Aikawa from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School discussed the forefront of cardiovascular calcification and how systems biology is accelerating the translation of basic research.
- Martin Czerny from the University of Freiburg provided groundbreaking insights by presenting the aorta as a functional organ.
- Tomasz Guzik from the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow explored immunity and inflammation as common mechanisms of hypertension and its vascular complications.
- Eva Bartok from University Hospital Bonn examined species-specific aspects of the innate immune response and their implications for aortic disease.
- Holger Winkels from University Hospital Cologne introduced the intriguing role of olfactory receptor 2 in inflammation and the formation of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
- Christine Quast from University Hospital Düsseldorf discussed how aortic valve stenosis leads to the accumulation of extracellular haemoglobin and systemic endothelial dysfunction.
An Atmosphere of Collaboration
The symposium was not just a series of lectures; it was a lively platform for networking and collaboration. Attendees had the chance to engage directly with the speakers, ask questions, and discuss potential research partnerships.
Thank you to all our distinguished speakers and dedicated attendees for making this symposium an outstanding success. We look forward to future events that will continue to push the boundaries of understanding and treating aortic diseases.
