Vascular Discovery 2026 Scientific Sessions

May 13–16, 2026
Hyatt Regency Bellevue | Bellevue, Washington

Attendees absorb the science from Poster Session 1, at Vascular Discovery 2023 in Boston, Mass.

Submit your abstract to #VascularDiscovery26

May 13–16, 2026
Hyatt Regency Bellevue | Bellevue, Washington

Abstracts open October 22!

Be part of an energizing and collaborative experience this spring with #VascularDiscovery26, where leading-edge research meets meaningful connection. Whether you're launching your career or leading a lab, you'll find sessions that inspire, challenge, and connect. Submit your science and join us!

Key Dates

Key Dates for Vascular Discovery 2026
Date	Activity
October 22, 2025	Abstract Submission OPENS
December 2025	Watch for Registration
January 7, 2026	Abstract Submission CLOSES
May 13–16, 2026	Vascular Discovery 2026 in Bellevue, Washington

Vascular Discovery Program Committee

Peter K. Henke, MD, FAHA

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan

Program Committee Chair

Isabella Grumbach, MD, PhD, FAHA

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Program Committee Vice Chair

Kathleen Martin, PhD, FAHA

Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

Immediate Past Chair

Members

Masanori Aikawa, MD, PhD
Karin Bornfeldt, PhD, FAHA
Yabing Chen, PhD, MBA, FAHA
Mete Civelek, PhD, FAHA
Scott Damrauer, MD, FAHA
Anahita Dua, MB, ChB, MBA, MS
Colin E. Evans, PhD
Trevor P. Fidler, PhD
Guillermo Garcia-Cardena, PhD
Chiara Giannarelli, PhD, FAHA
Michael A. Holinstat, PhD, FAHA
Kanika Jain, PhD
Yogen Kanthi, MD, FAHA
Genesio M. Karere, PhD, MS, MSc
Fadi T. Khasawneh, B.Pharm, PhD
Alicia N. Lyle, PhD, FAHA
Kellie R. Machlus, PhD
Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH, ML, MRA, FAHA
Andrea T. Obi, MD
Gregory A. Payne, MD, PhD, FAHA
Casey E. Romanoski, PhD
Jean Marie Ruddy, MD
Sabyasachi Sen, MD
Thomas Vallim, PhD
Roberto I. Vazquez-Padron, PhD
Hanrui Zhang, PhD, FAHA

Other Meetings of Interest

Vascular Research Initiatives Conference
May 13, 2026, All Day
Location: 900 Bellevue Way NE | Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Bellevue, WA
Sponsored by: Society for Vascular Surgery®
A separate registration fee is required to attend

The Vascular Research Initiatives Conference (VRIC) emphasizes the exchange of basic and translational vascular science that stimulates thoughtful discussion and motivates participants to discover solutions to important problems affecting vascular patients. The VRIC brings together vascular surgeons, vascular biologists, physicians with an interest in vascular problems, vascular surgery trainees and research trainees in vascular surgery and vascular biology.

The VRIC, presented by Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS), is a one-day session preceding Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions, also held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The SVS has teamed up with AHA to offer these two exclusive meetings in the same location and timeframe to help save attendees on travel costs; however, please note the VRIC and Vascular Discovery are two separate conferences with separate registration fees.

2026 HDL Workshop
May 16, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
May 17, 2026 8:30 a.m. to noon.
1:30pm-7:00pm on April 25th and 8:30am-Noon on April 26th
Location: 900 Bellevue Way NE | Hyatt Regency Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

Held immediately following the Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions, the HDL Workshop provides an opportunity for researchers in the HDL community to discuss the latest developments in the field. In addition to a panel discussion driven by leaders in the field, this highly interactive international forum features short talks and stimulating discussions among the attendees and speakers.

Questions?

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