Russell Ross Memorial Lectureship in Vascular Biology
Sponsored by the Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
This lecture originated in 1982 and was designated as a vascular biology lecture in 1997 when the Arteriosclerosis Council, the Thrombosis Council and the Vascular Biology Working Group merged. In 1999 it was renamed to honor Dr. Russell Ross, who made notable contributions to the understanding of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and whose studies had a profound impact on atherosclerosis research and vascular biology.
The Ross Lecture is one of three ATVB named lectures presented annually at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. Honorees are selected by the Council on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) leadership and are invited to present a lecture on a topic of their choice.
Current members of the ATVB Leadership Committee and the ATVB Nominating Committee are not eligible to be nominated for the award.
2025 Recipients
2026 Edward A. Fisher, MD, PhD, FAHA2026 Edward A. Fisher, MD, PhD, FAHA
Prize
The honoree will receive:
- Honorarium of $1,000
- Complimentary registration to Scientific Sessions
- Two (2) complimentary tickets to the ATVB Council Luncheon
- An engraved plaque
- A $1,000 honorarium and reimbursement for eligible travel expenses up to $1,000
McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois
