Dr. Martin at AHA Scientific Sessions 2024

AHA attendes walking through the McCormick Place Convention Center.

Conference news! Dr. Martin attended this year's American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in Chicago, Illinois. The conference, held at the McCormick Place Convention Center from November 16-18, delivered cutting-edge advancements in cardiovascular research, with a special spotlight on regenerative therapies. As a leader in cardiovascular science and regenerative medicine, Dr. Martin contributed to this exciting dialogue with his talk, "Targeting the Hippo Pathway in Heart Repair," on Sunday, November 17. His presentation explored the Hippo pathway, a key regulator of cell growth and organ size, and its implications for heart repair and regeneration. His talk delved into how modulating this pathway could unlock new strategies to restore cardiac function following injury, addressing a significant challenge in heart failure therapies.

Exterior: McCormick Place Convention Center

His talk was part of the “Growing and Re-growing the Cardiovascular System” session that featured important discussions on the intersection of molecular signaling, cardiomyocyte renewal, and potential clinical applications. He highlighted the lab's new approaches to understanding cardiac repair and emphasized the importance of bridging our basic research findings with translational studies. The AHA Scientific Sessions is a premier platform for showcasing groundbreaking heart research. Dr. Martin enjoyed immersive conversations with top investigators on regenerating the heart at this meeting. Stay tuned to this blog as we delve deeper into the lab’s findings and their future impact on cardiovascular medicine!