International Atherosclerosis Society e-Newsletter: April 2010

What's New

President
Joseph Mc. Dermott

Vice-President
Joffre Lara

Secretary
Roberto Salas

General Coordinator
Peggy Freire

Pro-Secretary
William Posligua

Treasurer
Jorge Gutiérrez

Scientific Commission:

President
Miguel Flor

Members
Freddy Pow Chon Long
Cesar Bustos
Luis Hallón

Principal Members
Jorge Chehab
Alex Stay
Alba Albán
José Delgado

Substitute Members
Eduardo Joutteaux
Eduardo Peña
Ernesto Peñaherrera
Isabel Quiroz

Contact:
Todos los Santos 201 y Cedros - Urdesa; Guayaquil - Ecuador
Phone: +593-4-2384542
Fax: +593-4-2885502
Email: se_a_ng@yahoo.com

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	Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology The CSATVB was featured in last month's newsletter. The wrong upcoming activities were included. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Members: 320 Website: http://www.csatvb.ca
CSATVB Executive Committee (2010-2011):
President Bassam A. Nassar Past President Mark W.C. Hatton President Elect Michelle Bendeck	Secretary Andre Tchernof Treasurer Pierre Julien Founding President M. Daria Haust
Councillors /Conseillers
Dr. Scott Heximer University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario (2007-10) Dr. Charles Couillard Laval Université Québec, Québec (2006-12) Dr. Sandra Davidge University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta (2005-11) Dr. Avrum I. Gotlieb University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario (2007-10) Dr. Marlys Koschinsky University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario (2008-11) Dr. Geoffrey Pickering University of Western Ontario London, Ontario (2007-10)	Dr. Spencer Proctor University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta (2008-11) Dr. Margaret L. Rand The Hospital for Sick Children Toronto , Ontario (2007-10) Dr. Garry X. Shen University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba (2003-12) Dr. Stewart Whitman University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario (2006-11) Dr. Murray Huff University of Western Ontario London, Ontario (2009-12) Dr. Mary Richardson (Archivist) Dundas, Ontario (2008-11)
Committees:
Education Committee Dr. Scott Heximer (Chair) University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario (2007-10) Dr. Jim Russell University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta (2005-11) Dr. Geoff Werstuck McMasterUniversity Hamilton, Ontario (2007-10) Dr. Pierre Douville Laval Université Québec, Québec (2007-10) Finance Committee Dr. Bassam Nassar (Chair) Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia (2008-12) Dr. Mark Hatton McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario (2007-11) Dr. Pierre Julien Laval Université Québec, Québec (1999-11) Dr. Teik Chye Ooi University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario (2005-12) Dr. Geoffrey Pickering University of Western Ontario London, Ontario (2008-11) Long-Term Planning Committee Dr. Michelle Bendeck (Chair) University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario (2009-11) Dr. Bassam Nassar Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia (2009-11) Dr. Mark Hatton McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario (2009-11) Nominating Committee Dr. Bassam Nassar (Chair) Dalhousie University Halifax, Nova Scotia (2009-11) Dr. Mark Hatton McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario (2009-11) Dr. Michelle Bendeck University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario (2009-11) Dr. Jim Russell University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta (2009-10)	Ad-hoc Communication Committee Dr. Mark Hatton (Chair) McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario (2006-12) Dr. Mary Richardson (Archivist) Dundas, Ontario (2006-11) Dr. Pierre Julien (Website Editor) Laval Université Québec, Québec (2004-12) Dr. M. Nabeel Ghayur (Asst. Web Editor & Newsletter Reporter) McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario (2009-12) Dr. Scott Heximer University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario (2007-10) Trainee Advisory Committee Dr. Garry X. Shen (Chair) University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba (2005-12) Dr. M. Nabeel Ghayur (Trainee) McMaster University Hamilton, Ontario (2007-10) Ms. Rabban Mangat (Trainee) University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta (2009-11) Dr. Robin McLaren (Trainee) Ottawa Heart Institute Ottawa, Ontario (2009-11) Membership Coordinator Dr. Charles Couillard Laval Université Québec, Québec (2009-12)

Mission Statement: Our vision: To promote advances in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease in Canada through research and education Our history: Founded and granted charity status in 1985, the CSATVB has grown steadily and is today recognized as the Canadian representative society within the International Atherosclerosis Society Our strengths: With ~ 320 active members, the society is strongly supported by donations from the pharmaceutical industry Our members: Principally, basic and clinical scientists and trainees (MSc and PhD students, Post-doctoral fellows, MD residents) in relevant research in Canadian universities and universities around the world; Advantages of membership: Up-to-date Information on Canadian researchers and their research programs; Awards and Travel subsidies for trainees who present their research work at Canadian or recognized international conferences that focus on atherosclerosis, thrombosis or vascular biology; New Investigator Grants-in-Aid and Awards to promote the research of new scientists; Invitation to Symposia and Workshops organized by the CSATVB at the annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress and at other national and international venues; Discount on Registration Fees to the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress for members in good standing and for membership of the International Atherosclerosis Society; Newsletter and Website which highlight important society news, upcoming meetings, research announcements, and funding opportunities for CSATVB members; Explore Job Opportunities on the website; Serve on CSATVB Committees, network with colleagues and develop collaborations Our annual dues: Currently, regular members pay $50 p.a. and trainees pay $20 p.a. Membership of CSATVB is good value! JOIN THE CSATVB: Visit our website to access the Online Membership Form: www.csatvb.ca Our meetings: The CSATVB holds a three-day, scientific meeting attracting world-class scientists as a part of the annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress. Current activities: Annual Meeting, Awards, Trainee support: Our next scientific meeting will be in Montreal, QC, Canada October 24-26, 2010 > View Meeting Website Website: Canadian Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Contact information: info@csatvb.ca

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	Israeli Society for Research, Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis (ISRPTA) The ISRPTA was featured in last month's newsletter. The wrong upcoming activities were included. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Israeli Society for Research, Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis (ISRPTA) Members: 246
New Board
President Dror Harats Secretary Dov Gavish	Treasurer Ardon Rubinstein
Activities: The society has 150 registered members including scientists and prominent clinicians engaged in basic research clinical research and medical education in all the consequences and mechanisms of atherosclerosis. Since 2002 we are hosting and organizing the international meeting Frontiers in Cardiovascular Science(FCS) in Eilat in conjunction with our annual meeting . At the 2009 meeting between 15-18 October 2009, we held 20 leading international speakers and many scientific presentations given by our best researchers. We gave two awards for excellence in basic and clinical research. The next meeting in 2010 mid October is promising to be innovative and we look forward to having an excellent international program. The society organizes the atherosclerosis academy annually. Until 2009 we had a 3 day academy and on 2010 the academy will be held in Eilat. Just prior to the FCS meeting on February 12, 2010 we held a semiannual meeting dedicated to HDL and to LDL phoresis. Prof. J. Betteridge gave a guest lecture followed by presentations of research and clinical discussions on the subjects. Two young clinicians received a scholarship donated by the Strassburger family and dedicated to enhance clinical research. The scholarships will be given annually from 2010 onwards. Last but not least we coordinated and published a comprehensive recommendations paper outlining the state of the art for prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and its complications. The 2010 guidelines cover smoking cessation, diet, physical activities, obesity, hypertension, diabetes and lipid lowering. Sincerely, Dov Gavish, MD Secretary of ISRPTA dovg@post.tau.ac.il Current Activities: Meetings, Sponsorship of Meetings The 15th Annual Meeting of the Israeli Society for Research, Prevention and Treatment of Atherosclerosis Eilat, Israel October 14-17, 2010 Contact emails: dharats@post.tau.ac.il; gavish@wolfson.health.gov.il; ardon@tasmc.health.gov.il

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