AAS

The Australian Atherosclerosis Society (AAS) promotes, at a national level, the advancement of science, research and teaching in the field of atherosclerosis

[AAS @atheroaussie]

We are delighted to be partnering with the #IMMA conference.
If you're considering joining the conference register now. The early bird price is live and plenty of oral presentation slots are on offer.
For more information: https://t.co/MceS5WhEY6

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Join us to her about some cutting-edge research at the joint virtual seminar, delivered by Dr Jonathan Noonan from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute

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Join us at the AAS, AVBS and ANZMS virtual seminar today! https://t.co/SpZxOcBQvz

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Abstracts are due soon! Don't miss out on the opportunity to present your work at the AAS ASM 2025. Submit using the link:

https://t.co/eIWNp4H7Ay

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Abstract submission is open for our annual scientific meeting!
Submit via: https://t.co/sTWiLKzT5Z

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Looking forward to the next joint virtual seminar series tomorrow with Prof Gemma Figtree speaking. @AVBS_org @ANZMS2

[AAS @atheroaussie]

The June AAS, AVBS, ANZMS joint virtual seminar will be held today- hope to see you there!

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Great talk happening tomorrow at our joint seminar.

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We are delighted to have @ChrisBursill representing Australia and the Asia Pacific on the IAS board!

[International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) @atherosociety]

The Council of Constituents Societies met on December 6 to vote on a new board of directors for the 2025-2027 term. The International Atherosclerosis Society is proud to announce its new board, effective January 1:

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: Dirk Blom, MBChB, MMed - South Africa
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁: Samia Mora, MD, MHS - United States
𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆: Viviane Zorzanelli Rocha Giraldez, MD - Brazil
𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿: Jessica Peña, MD, MPH - United States
𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁: Peter Libby, MD - United States

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲:
Mutaz Al-Khnifsawi, MD - Iraq
Fahad Alnouri, MD, MSc - Saudi Arabia (@AlnouriDr)
Christina Bursill, PhD - Australia
Ioanna Gouni-Berthold, MD - Germany
Jianjun Li, MD, PhD - China
Maxima Mendez Castillo, MD - Dominican Republic
Manfredi Rizzo, MD, PhD - Italy
Banshi Saboo, MBBS, MD - India
Shizuya Yamashita, MD, PhD - Japan

Congrats to the newly elected board! Let's keep working together toward better prevention and care of atherosclerosis. #ISA2024 #CollaborateForImpact

[AAS @atheroaussie]

SAHMRI PhD student, Demeke Geremew had a very engaged audience at the poster session! #ISA2024

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Great representation by the AAS members at #ISA2024

[Waheed khan @DrAbdulWaheedk1]

Some excellent talks from @atheroaussie executives and members at the #ISA2024 . This marked last day group photo
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Panel discussion is lively!

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In her second talk for the morning, @ChrisBursill is delivering a sponsored lunchtime lecture on Inflammation in Atherosclerosis #ISA2024

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Former AAS President and long time member, @ChrisBursill delivered an excellent talk about the protective role of NRF2 activation in reducing plaque burden and instability #ISA2024

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Great to see more AAS member contribution at #ISA2024

[Waheed khan @DrAbdulWaheedk1]

@atheroaussie executive @kristenbubb presenting her research on plaque stability effects of Omega 3 at the ##ISA2024
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Our long standing AAS board member, Prof Gerald Watts, presented late-breaking data showing results of the PALISADE trial which identifies a new apoC3 inhibitor-based treatment to lower triglycerides and reduce pancreatitis in patients with FCS. Published in NEJM #ISA2024

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The AAS is equally proud of one of our Rising Stars, presenting at #ISA2024

[Waheed khan @DrAbdulWaheedk1]

Proud supervisor moment, @Misbah_Aziz1 presenting our epigenetics EndMT in atherosclerisis story at the #ISA2024 @atherosociety @atheroaussie

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Exciting to see this international symposium on athero starting today!
#ISA2024

[International Atherosclerosis Society (IAS) @atherosociety]

For the first time in-person since 2018, join IAS for #ISA2024 in Muskat, Oman.

Register today: https://t.co/lIRjGudzxc

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See link below to submit your abstract for #EASCongress2025.
There are three travel bursaries available for AAS members to attend valued at €400 each!

[EAS Congress @EASCongress]

⏳ Don’t miss the chance to present your research at #EASCongress2025!
This is your moment to share your latest findings & make an impact on the field of #atherosclerosis. Submit your abstract here ➡️ https://t.co/OgrcEX9EHh #AtherosclerosisResearch #HeartHealthExperts

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Closing out the FH Summit is the interactive workshop focusing on the development of risk-reduction pathway for children led by @MitchellSarkies with insights from Shubha Srinivasan, Natalie Taylor & Andrew Martin.