Abstract

The Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Angiogenesis provides an excellent platform for graduate students, post-docs, and other young scientists to meet and exchange data and new ideas. The GRS provides an exceptional and vibrant environment for networking, career guidance and opportunity awareness, therefore presenting a unique learning experience for participants. The 2019 GRS on Angiogenesis will introduce and highlight key developments in the field. We will discuss the basics of cardiovascular biology and disease with an emphasis on novel approaches and innovative technologies to study these processes. We will also focus on the heterogeneity of the endothelium, and the implications of functional genomics in the future directions of our research. The special format of the GRS allows up-and-coming vascular biologists to discuss their science in a relaxed environment, and interact informally in an open discussion forum. The seminar will conclude with a panel discussion on academic and professional development with established investigators and senior researchers.