Conference Draws Leaders in the Field to Discuss Atherothrombosis

On September 7, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) presented a conference titled, “3Is (Infection, Immunity, Inflammation) and Atherothrombosis: New Directions for Improving Patient Care.”

The complimentary conference examined atherothrombosis disorders by assessing what is known about the role of infection, immunity, inflammation, and their interactions in the development and progression of atherothrombotic diseases. Speakers at the conference also reviewed emerging technologies in the field and identified research needs related to improving prevention and treatment of atherothrombotic diseases.

“I’d like to thank everyone who participated in the conference, especially Acting Director of NHLBI Dr. Susan Shurin, Dean Hutter, our keynote speakers Drs. Peter Libby and Joseph L. Witztum, and all the speakers who presented cutting-edge and broad-based basic and clinical data of utmost public health importance,” said Dr. Amar. “The conference served to increase integration between the 3Is in the context of Atherothrombosis and highlight emerging technologies and applications that may help shape the field in the future. I am sure everyone in attendance was able to learn a great deal and I was pleased to host such an important event.”

"I was delighted to see so many leaders in the field converge on the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine for this cutting-edge conference," said Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter. "Attendees were able to learn a great deal about atherothrombotic diseases from the comprehensive agenda. I’d like to commend Dr. Salomon Amar and his staff for putting together such an excellent event."

Photos from the conference are available on GSDM’s flickr account and Facebook page.