Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences (BCVS)
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Basic Cardiovascular Council (BCVS) of the American Heart Association (AHA). I am truly honored to serve as your BCVS Council Chair, to work with each of you to promote the mission and vision of the American Heart Association (AHA). This year, 2024, is indeed a special and celebratory year, commemorating 100 years of cardiovascular research, advocacy, and education. For a century, the AHA has been committed to reducing the incidence of heart disease and stroke, to fostering a healthier society, and to supporting medical professionals in their quest for knowledge. The opportunity to be part of a community that not only advances medical science but also impacts patient lives has been an important call to action for many of us.
Maria Kontaridis, PhD
Chair, Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences
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2022-2023 BCVS Early Career Mentorship Program
Application Period Open. We are delighted to offer a program to Early Career Investigators that gives them the opportunity to intern/observe in an Established Investigator’s laboratory for a few days as a visiting scholar. We look forward to connecting you with a Mentor who has similar interests and experience as yours and who could help advance your career. Please read the program information carefully and answer all questions in the application form to be considered for review by the BCVS Early Career Committee.
BCVS Scientific Sessions
BCVS Scientific Sessions 2025July 23–26, 2025
Marriott Baltimore Waterfront | Baltimore, Maryland
Current AHA Research Grant and Funding Opportunities
Circulation Research
BCVS Early Career Mentorship Program
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Scientific Sessions 2025
November 7–10, 2025
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, Louisiana
