Description

Organized by Irena Levitan, University of Illinois Chicago; Saulius Sumanas, University of South Florida; and Youyang Zhao, Northwestern University. The vascular system is fundamental to the health and function of every tissue. Understanding how blood vessels develop, change with aging, and respond to injury is essential for advancing our knowledge of vascular diseases and developing new therapeutic strategies. This workshop will trace the evolution of our understanding of vascular development, aging, and repair, highlighting landmark discoveries, pivotal experimental approaches, and emerging therapeutic strategies that have shaped the field from its origins to the present day. The program will emphasize how fundamental discoveries in vascular biology can be translated into new approaches to prevent, treat, or reverse diseases caused by vascular dysfunction.