Conference Summary
The meeting includes diverse disciplines within the arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, vascular biology, peripheral vascular disease, vascular surgery, and functional genomics research communities that allow investigators to explore areas of cross-disciplinary interests. We expect a broad representation from many disciplines and encourage young scientists to attend. 

Target Audience
The conference will especially appeal to scientists and clinicians in:

• Cardiovascular Medicine
• Cardiovascular Research
• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Clinical Cardiology
• Endocrinology
• Functional Genomics
• Genetics
• Hematology
• Immunology
• Molecular/cellular Biology
• Physiology
• Thrombosis Research
• Vascular Biology
• Vascular Medicine
• Vascular Surgery

Conference Highlights for Early Career attendees

Tuesday, April 17, 2012  5:00 – 7:00 PM
Crafting a Competitive Career Development Proposal
With emphasis on career development and/or transition awards from the NIH and other funders, this session is designed to provide participants with information and tools needed to prepare a competitive K-type series proposal. Topics will include Know Your Funder and the K Opportunities, Understanding the Review Criteria for K Awards, the Anatomy of an Application and tips on fitting development of a proposal into an already busy schedule (15 Steps to the Payline). An opportunity to hear the success stories from recipients of NIH K Awards will be a dynamic feature of this session.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012  7:00 – 8:00 AM
The Inside Story on Decision Making by an NIH Study Section Panel
In order to prepare a competitive proposal, it is critical to understand your audience – the study section panel. Learn what happens following the submission of your application for a K or other NIH award by viewing a "live" mock study section panel at work. The session will include a debriefing on the dynamics of the review process so that participants will be better informed on how to craft an application that garners favorable reviews from a review panel.

Presented by
Robert J. Milner, PhD, Associate Vice Provost for Professional Development, University of Massachusetts Medical School
Joan M. Lakoski, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Science Education Outreach, University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences    

Oct. 4, 2011	Abstract & Award Submission Opens
Dec. 14, 2011	Registration Opens
Jan. 10, 2012	Abstract & Award Submission Closes
March 6, 2012	Last day to become an AHA/ASA Member and save up to $300 on registration fees!
March 21, 2012	Early Registration Deadline

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