FGTB - Message from the Chair

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Our objective is to support and advance Functional Genomics and Translational Biology Research and Practice through a diverse range of activities

Promoting development of early career clinicians and scientists through

Accelerating discovery highlighting cutting edge genomic and translational research

State of the Art Webinars offered quarterly
Working collaboratively with all other councils to have genomic and translational research featured widely in AHA Scientific Sessions
Sponsoring and co-sponsoring AHA scientific guidelines and statements.
Close collaboration and co-sponsorship with Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics

Facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations and open exchange of ideas through

AHA sessions FGTB reception
FGTB Early Career Day Saturday AHA Scientific Sessions
AHA website social networking – catalyzed by our early career investigators.
Encouraging all AHA Councils to have a Council Liaison with our Council
Welcoming membership of scientists, and clinicians from all disciplines including basic, clinical, and population science, MDs, PhDs, EdDs, Nurses, etc.

Enhancing public health

Encouraging members to participating in You’re the Cure
Active involvement with AHA’s Advocacy
Providing web links to lay sites providing accurate information on functional genomics and translational biology topics

The FGTB Council is young, dynamic, responsive and growing. We welcome new members and novel ideas. Please consider joining today.

Most appreciatively,

Andre Terzic, MD, PhD, FAHA
Chair, Functional Genomics and Translational Biology Council

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