4th Cardio-Rheumatology Virtual Symposium
Targeting Inflammation: Emerging Approaches to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
On June 17, an international team of experts will discuss the latest evidence on the management of rheumatic patients at higher risk of cardiovascular disease. This symposium will include in-depth information linking rheumatic and cardiovascular diseases, and a practical guide for optimizing metabolic health, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular events.
The event features a global series of speakers, with question and answer sessions and panel discussions spread throughout the day. Delivered fully online, this year's symposium will be accessible to attendees internationally. Information, including login credentials, will be emailed to registrants beginning one week prior to the event date. Features of the online format include:
- A customized digital conference platform
- Live interaction during plenary sessions and panel discussion
- Networking with attendees via text and video conferencing
- Access to recorded sessions and content for 6 months following the event
To view or download the full program brochure, click here and to register for a ticket, click here.
Program Directors:
Lihi Eder, MD, PhD
- Co-Director, Cardio-Rheumatology Network
- Staff Rheumatologist and Scientist, Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Paula Harvey, BMBS, PhD
- Co-Director, Cardio-Rheumatology Network
- Physician in Chief, Cardiologist and Scientist, Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital
- Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Guest Speakers:
Shadi Akhtari, MSc, MD
- Cardiologist, Women's College Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Maya Buch, PhD, FRCP
- Professor of Rheumatology
- Director, Experimental Medicine at the Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
Charlene Compher, PhD, RD
- Professor of Nutrition Science
- Shearer Chair of Health Community Practice
- University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Michael S. Garshick, MD
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- Cardio-Rheumatology Program, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, New York, NY, USA
Nehal N. Mehta, MD, MSCE, FAHA
- Lasker Senior Investigator
- Chief, Lab of Inflammation and Cardiometabolic Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD, USA
Tosin Osuntokun, MB BCh BAO, MRCI
- Cardiologist and Fellow, Department of Cardiology, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Canada
Jean-Claude Tardif, MD
- Director, Research Centre at the Montreal Heart Institute
- Professor of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
