The ATVB Council Committee involvement form. The ATVB Council has established an Early Career Committee to foster the development of trainees and early career professionals in the field of arteriosclerosis, thrombosis and vascular biology, including research scientists and clinicians. Our goal is to promote and encourage trainees and early career individuals to participate in council activities and to provide information to those members of our council.
Current Members |
Chair | Vice-Chair |
Daisy Sahoo, PhD | Anisa Jahangiri, PhD |
Hyung J. Chun, MD | Yabing Chen, PhD MBA FAHA |
Katey Rayner, PhD | Aloke V. Finn, MD |
Phil Owens, PhD | Wayne Orr, PhD |
| Immediate Past Chair Muredach P. Reilly MB MS Associate Professor of Medicine University of Pennsylvania | |
Purpose
- Involve trainees/postdoctoral students/recently trained individuals in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Council activities.
- Expand the diversity of the council.
- Identify early career council members from diverse backgrounds to participate in other council committees.
Committee Membership The committee is comprised of:
- Up to ten members, to consist of a Chair and Vice-Chair..
Selection of Members Members shall be chosen using an application process, facilitated by a small task force from the Nominating Committee. The applicant will provide:
- Personal letter
- Letter of recommendation
- CV
Call for applications occurs in the spring each year, and application information will be made available closer to that time.
Terms of Service
- Two-year terms
- Staggered terms for continuity
Member Commitment The committee shall meet via teleconference three to four times per year, and will meet face-to-face at the ATVB spring conference. The time commitment will vary, but should not exceed an average of one to three hours per month. Special projects may require an additional time commitment.
Committee Responsibilities
- Serve on other AHA ATVB Council committees.
- Serve as a liaison as needed to other AHA councils’ committees.
- Pursue activities that benefit early career persons at various levels. Examples:
- Develop a Web site within the main council page devoted to trainee issues.
- Mentor trainees.
- Provide early career development support.
- Help facilitate Early Career events at the annual ATVB spring conference and the annual networking reception held during Scientific Sessions
Benefits of Participation
- Become familiar with AHA leadership structure and activities of the council at an early career stage.
- Develop a credential for career advancement.
Data Presentation
Statistics and Mentorship
- AHA Mentoring Handbook
This resource contains information on how to identify a suitable mentor, how to effectively use the mentor-mentee relationship and the responsibilities of the mentee. - JAMA article: Academic Mentoring - How to Give It and How to Get It*
Research Funding Resources
American Heart Association- Post-doctoral Fellowships
- Fellow to Faculty Transition
- Scientist Development Grant
- Beginning Grant-in-Aid
- National Meetings of Special Interest
- Gordon Research Conferences
- SVS Research Initiatives Conference
National Meetings of Special Interest
ATVB Scientific Sessions 2011
April 28-30, 2011
Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Ill.
Annual Meeting of the ATVB council with top tier vascular research and special sessions aimed to foster the success of early career members. Immediately follows the SVS Research Initiatives conference.
Scientific Sessions 2011
Nov. 12-16, 2011
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando FL.
Comprehensive national meeting of cardiac and vascular diseases.
Early Career Day
Gordon Research Conferences*
Presentations of emerging science, typically in an informal atmosphere for close collegial discussions and cooperation. Of particular interest:
- Atherosclerosis*, June 19-24, 2011, Salve Regina University, R.I.
- Angiogenesis*, Aug. 21-26, 2011, Salve Regina University, R.I.
SVS Research Initiatives Conference*
Annual basic science meeting of the Society for Vascular Surgery emphasizing translational research into peripheral vascular disease and the research of junior vascular biologists. Held immediately before the ATVB Annual Conference.
North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO)
- Vasculata* – A useful detailed overview of current topics in vascular biology for young investigators. Includes an optional hands-on workshop in experimental techniques of value to the vascular researcher.
- Experimental Biology* – A meeting with a diverse assemblage of investigators from a variety of disciplines. Includes Vascular Biology annual meeting of the North American Vascular Biology Organization.
Keystone Conferences*
Scientific conferences held in relatively informal locales to optimize information exchange and promote collaborative interactions. A subset of these each year is dedicated to cardiovascular diseases.
