Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences (BCVS)
Message from the Chair
Elizabeth McNally, MD, PhD, FAHAWelcome to the Basic Cardiovascular Council of the American Heart Association (AHA). I am honored to serve as the Chair of the Council and to serve the mission of the AHA. BCVS is one of largest organizations dedicated to fundamental and translation research to improve heart health. Our membership spans the globe and, importantly, across the professional spectrum of cardiovascular researchers.
Elizabeth McNally, MD, PhD, FAHA
Chair, Council on Basic Cardiovascular Sciences
Scientific Sessions 2022
Pre-Sessions Symposia & Early Career Day: November 4Scientific Sessions: November 5–7
Chicago, IL + Virtual
Funding Opportunities
The method for applying for funding is Web-based, using our electronic system, ProposalCentral.
Circulation Research
Mechanistic research of relevance to the cardiovascular system from various disciplines.
BCVS Early Career Mentorship Program
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.
BCVS Scientific Sessions
Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2022 Scientific SessionsJuly 25–27, 2022
Chicago Hilton | Chicago, Illinois
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