Weinstein Conference 2005

Weinstein Conference 2005
The 12th annual Weinstein Cardiovascular Development Conference to be held May 19-22, 2005 in Tucson, AZ is now open for registration (http://www.weinsteinmeeting.org). As you probably know this is the premiere meeting for the study of the development of the heart and vascular system in the United States. Dr. Patrick Mastin from the NIEHS is leading a push for more research into environmental causes of cardiovascular disease. This may include exposures to toxins, drugs or dietary factors that may cause congenital heart defects in humans or animal models. As you know this topic has not received much attention at the Weinstein or other national meetings, and generally is under- represented in cardiovascular research. Anyone working in this field is encouraged to submit their best research to the Weinstein organizers. If enough high quality abstracts are received they may be organized into a single session devoted to environmental causes of congenital heart defects. This exposure could be a first step in attempting to lure researchers and research money into this important field of research.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I hope to see you in Tucson, at the always fun Westward Look Resort, in May 2005.

Sincerely,

Steven A. Fisher, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine and Physiology
422 BRB; 2109 Adelbert Rd; Case Western Reserve School of Medicine; Cleveland, OH 44106-4958
Tel 216-368-0488; Fax 216-368-0507
email: saf9@po.cwru.edu