25th annual Vascular Biology and Hypertension Symposium set for Sept. 22-23

Symposium attendees will gain a better understanding of the most recent developments in the fields of clinical and basic science research in cardiovascular disease.

cardiovascular confThe University of Alabama at Birmingham Vascular Biology and Hypertension Program, of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease in the Department of Medicine, will host its 25th annual Vascular Biology and Hypertension Symposium on Sept. 22-23 at the UAB National Alumni Society House, 1301 10th Avenue South.

Registration for the event is free but required. Detailed program and registration information can be obtained by emailing Faith Lang at faithlang@uab.edu.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of the most recent developments in the fields of clinical and basic science research in cardiovascular disease. The symposium begins at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22. The morning session will focus on vitamin D and cardiovascular disease, and the afternoon will feature the endothelial cell, cause and cure for cardiovascular disease.

The Tuesday, Sept. 23, session begins at 8:30 a.m. and will focus on ovarian hormones and the vasculature; the afternoon session will look at novel treatments.

The 15th annual trainee poster session will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22.

CME credit is available for this event. Limited parking is available.