CNIC Conference: 9th Annual Cardiovascular Bioengineering Symposium
CNIC Conference
9th Annual Cardiovascular Bioengineering Symposium
In recent years, the field of cardiovascular bioengineering has witnessed remarkable advancements, underscoring the potential for innovative, targeted therapies for heart failure patients.
From a basic science perspective, our understanding of the various etiologies leading to heart failure has deepened significantly. It has become increasingly clear that heart failure is a complex, multifactorial condition. A more comprehensive understanding of its pathophysiology is essential for the informed development of novel therapeutic strategies. Notably, there has also been significant progress on the translational front, with pioneering clinical studies emerging that aim to remuscularize the damaged heart.
The conference seeks to spotlight cutting-edge research across several fields, including stem cell biology, cardiac regeneration, vascular biology, metabolism, and cardiology. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how immune cell dysregulation impacts the cardiovascular system and contributes to the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart failure, and inflammatory cardiomyopathies.
The event will also feature recent breakthroughs in bioengineering techniques used to model disease and regeneration, the development of cell-based therapies advancing toward clinical application, and other targeted therapeutic strategies. Panel discussions, networking opportunities, and presentations on the latest technological advancements will be integral components of the conference. By promoting collaboration and stimulating innovative research efforts, the 9th Cardiovascular Bioengineering Symposium aims to enhance our understanding of cardiovascular biology and therapeutics, establishing the CNIC as a leading hub for research and scientific dialogue. Our goal is to foster collaborative efforts to unlock the potential of personalized heart failure repair.
The conference will cover a broad range of topics pivotal to the field, including:
- Tissue engineering approaches to model injury and regeneration
- The application of pluripotent stem cells for cardiac repair
- Strategies to stimulate endogenous regenerative mechanisms
- Innovative, targeted therapies for heart failure
Organizers
Florian Anton Weinberger, CNIC
Hesham Sadek, CNIC / University of Arizona
Jianyi (Jay) Zhang, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Miguel Torres, CNIC
Than Nguyen, University of Alabama at Birmingham
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