Cardiovascular courses

Topics of the course

• Learning about normal heart development and congenital heart disease.
• Understanding how the heart works and adapts under normal physiological conditions.
• Detailed insight into the pathologic situations where cardiac dysfunction occurs and when adaptive mechanisms become counterproductive.
• Discussion of novel therapeutic strategies to improve cardiac function.
• The perspective and role of the patient in cardiovascular research.

Format of the course

• State-of-the-art lectures by experts, on broad cardiovascular subjects and with interactive discussions.
• Interactive assignments.
• Poster sessions: dynamic interactions with peers and programme committee offering excellent networking opportunities and provide individual feedback on poster and presentation skills.
• Participants and programme committee will select the best posters. Winners present their projects in a TEDMED session on Friday.
• Varied daily social programme: get to know fellow PhD students and researchers from across the country to develop your own network.

Topics of the course

• Introduction into the structure and the function of the cardiovascular system.
• Emphasis on vasoregulation and vascular remodelling in health, aging and disease.
• Discussion on remodelling of the vascular wall and vascular tree in relation to vascular diseases.
• Research methodology/technology to study vascular (dys)function and disease.

Format of the course

• State-of-the-art lectures by experts, on broad cardiovascular subjects and with interactive discussions.
• Interactive assignments.
• Poster sessions: dynamic interactions with peers and programme committee offering excellent networking opportunities and provide individual feedback on poster and presentation skills.
• Participants and programme committee will select the best posters. Winners present their projects in a TEDMED session on Friday.
• Varied daily social programme: get to know fellow PhD students and researchers from across the country to develop your own network.

In addition to theoretical depth on various important cardiovascular topics, this course focuses on your development as an independent researcher. The small group settings ensure personalized attention and support.

Topics

• Crafting and conveying personal authenticity.
• Interactive discussions with experts in and outside academia.
• How to create impact in healthcare.
• Workshops on research dissemination, implementation, and communication.
• Comprehensive guidance on writing successful grant proposals.

The standard fee for the Cardiovascular Training Courses is €1,200. In this way the Dutch Heart Foundation and the cardiovascular research institutes share the total course costs. Costs are due to change.

If you are employed by a contributing partner of the Dutch CardioVascular Alliance (DCVA), you are eligible for a €600 discount grant from the Dutch Heart Foundation. Contributing partners of the DCVA include all Dutch university medical centres, KNAW institutes, and hospitals affiliated with WCN.

Payment can only be made via iDEAL | Wero. Please note that the fee is non-refundable and full attendance is mandatory. 

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