This year’s AHA 2020 Scientific Session is taking place using combined modalities, including live, simulive, and on-demand sessions. Despite the change from the traditional in-person modality to the virtual approach, listening to the opening session and findings from emerging science reminded me of the mission of the American Heart Association to be a relentless force … Read more
The scientific community continues its full force swing at reducing cardiovascular disease risk. In the Scientific Session titled “Microbiome in Cardiovascular Disease,” the complexity of accounting for human variation was the theme. The important difference and interactions between non-modifiable (genetics) and modifiable (diet, exercise, smoking, etc..) factors were presented. Dr. Katherine Tucker opened up the … Read more
The American Heart Association Scientific Sessions kicked off this morning in everything but the usual fashion—socially distant, virtual, absent the normal red regalia and buzzing convention center. And yet, it felt as though the necessary distance created space for a kind and level of discussion and introspection I’ve never before experienced during a large scientific … Read more
This year’s AHA Scientific Sessions has a strong focus on racial and gender diversity and equity, as well as creating inclusive environments in science and medicine. It is great to see that there are increasingly more opportunities opened up to people who are traditionally underrepresented, but there are still challenges that are faced when we … Read more
The American Heart Association 2020 annual meeting provides an exceptional chance to learn practice changing insights from late-breaking-scientific sessions and share meaningful networking opportunities. It comes as no surprise the excellent organization of the #AHA20 virtual conference and I have personally enjoyed attending most if not all of the online sessions as they were very … Read more
Drs. Yusuf and Pais from the Population Health Research Institute in Ontario, Canada presented data from the International Polycap Study (TIPS)-3 study[1] as part of the Late-Breaking Science Session: Bending the Curve for CV Disease-Precision or PolyPill? at the AHA20 Scientific Sessions. The aim of this study was to try to simplify primary prevention via … Read more
Let’s face it- this #COVID19 pandemic has found us seesawing between embracing extra workouts and healthier homemade meals to lamenting over those extra pounds from those sourdough starters. Many of us can use a jump start to reclaim our #hearthealthy goals. #AHA20 has provided us a captivating session on the link between diet, the gut … Read more
As we inch closer to the end of 2020 (with still a LOT left on the horizon), I’ve tried to take time here and there, to note the type of changes one calendar year has brought on to our greater science community. From my own personal, early career scientist, point of view (keeping in mind … Read more
Finally, some excellent news in a year ravaged by innumerable tragedies, the first Black Indian American woman, Kamala Harris, is vice president-elect of the United States, and the American Heart Association has made a commitment to advance cardiovascular health for all-; what a great start to November 2020. I got to attend the American Heart … Read more
Attending AHA Scientific Sessions is one of the highlights of my year. I was looking forward to visiting Dallas and seeing old and new friends, along with presenting the research projects that I am excited about. Of course, it is difficult to replicate the in-person networking and interactions with friends, colleagues, and collaborators with virtual … Read more