Genetics and Genomics

Understand the role of inherited traits in heart and brain health.

Science News

2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics
Mitochondrial Genetics in Cardiovascular Health and Disease
Genetic and Genomic Testing in Cardiovascular Disease
Implementation of Evidence Based Behavioral Interventions for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Community Settings
Revisiting the Open Vein Hypothesis to Reduce the Postthrombotic Syndrome: Implications for Multidisciplinary Care and Research

Journals

Synthetic Contrast-Free LGE in Acute MI: Assessing the Promise and Boundaries of Diffusion-Based Modeling
Elevated ANGPTL8 (Angiopoietin‐Like Protein 8) Levels as a Novel Predictor of Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetes: Beyond Lipid Metabolism
CAV1—A Susceptibility Gene for Atrial Fibrillation: The Impact of Coding and Noncoding Variants
Development and Characterization of a Novel Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension Rat Model: Identifying Sell-Podxl as Potential Regulators
Trained Immunity in Interorgan Communication and Vascular Inflammation

Continuing Education

Erin Bohula, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA presents findings for VESALIUS-CV at Scientific Sessions 2025.
The GPM Council seeks to advance discovery and translation of biological insights from genetics and omics technologies to improve cardiovascular and brain health through better risk prediction, treatment and prevention for patients. Our expertise spans genetics, genomics, genomic medicine, epigenetics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, proteomics, microbiome, bioinformatics, computational science, and population health.

Since 1999, the BCVS Council has advanced understanding of mechanisms of basic cardiovascular regulation to support insights into cardiovascular disease and facilitate new therapies. Emphasis is on integrating molecular/cellular and physiological approaches to address problems relating to genomics, cell signaling, myocardial biology, circulatory physiology, pathophysiology, and peripheral vascular disease.

The ATVB Council focuses on arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology. The council advances research, addresses prevention, improves diagnosis and treatment, and works actively with other organizations. It shares reliable information through its annual conference, awards and lectures, and in the AHA’s journal, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

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