2025
Theme and Sub-themes
Sub-themes
Sub-theme 1:
Preclinical Insights into Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases
This theme delves into groundbreaking research on the molecular and genetic mechanisms driving cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It highlights advancements in biomarkers, drug development, and preclinical models that pave the way for innovative diagnostics and therapies. This track is ideal for scientists, clinicians, radiologists and radiographers, pharmacologists, and laboratory professionals aiming to connect basic science with clinical applications.
Sub-theme 2:
Metabolic Health and Lifestyle
Focusing on the role of lifestyle interventions in promoting metabolic health, this theme explores nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and technology-driven approaches to combat metabolic disorders. Discussions will include evidence-based strategies, personalised care, and public health initiatives. It targets a broad audience, including nutritionists, doctors, dietitians, public health experts, fitness professionals, and behavioural scientists.
Sub-theme 3:
Intersection of Cardiovascular and Neurological Outcomes
This theme emphasises the interconnected pathways and shared risk factors between cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Topics include mechanisms linking heart and brain health, advanced diagnostic techniques, and integrated care strategies for comorbid conditions. It is designed for cardiologists, neurologists, radiologists and radiographers, emergency care providers, and rehabilitation specialists interested in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Sub-theme 4:
Infectious Diseases and Vascular Health
This theme explores the vascular impacts of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, HIV, and other emerging infections. It focuses on the role of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and long-term complications in cardiovascular health and complements it with strategies for prevention and management. It attracts infectious disease specialists, cardiologists, radiologists, public health experts, and laboratory professionals working on diagnostics and treatments.
Sub-theme 5:
Translational Research: From Bench to Bedside
This theme highlights the critical steps in transforming scientific discoveries into practical healthcare solutions. It showcases successful collaborations between academia, healthcare, and industry, focusing on regulatory considerations, clinical trials, and patient-centred innovations. It is suited for researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, radiologists, policymakers, and healthcare administrators aiming to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and treatments.