CNN Interview About Hillary Clinton's Condition
David Deaton, Chief of Vascular Surgery at Georgetown University, was recently interviewed by CNN regarding Hillary Clinton's blood clot. To see the interview, click here.   

VRIC Abstract Deadline is Jan. 25
 Remember to submit an abstract by the Jan. 25 deadline for the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, Emerging Concepts of Vascular Physiology and Therapy. Designed to encourage interaction and collaboration between vascular surgeon investigators and scientists from other vascular biology-related disciplines, this year VRIC is offering a special session, How to Put Together a Stem Cell Program for Therapeutic Angiogenesis: Challenges and Pitfalls. VRIC will be held on April 30 in Orlando, Florida. Click here to register and get additional information.

SVS® Foundation Award Deadlines
The deadlines are rapidly approaching for two SVS awards. Learn more about these exciting opportunities and apply for the following:

EJ Wylie Traveling Fellowship (deadline Feb. 15, 2013)
Student Research Fellowship (deadline March 17, 2013)

International Session Offered at Upcoming Vascular Annual Meeting

At the 2013 Vascular Annual Meeting® , a new session will be offered, the International Forum. Abstracts are currently being selected for this concurrent session to be given on Wednesday at 5:00 pm, May 29, 2013. Registration for the Vascular Annual Meeting will open on March 5, watch for additional information.

Invite Your Colleagues to Join SVS
As a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS), you are aware of the value your membership offers. Invite your colleagues to enjoy the many benefits, which range from discounted meeting registration to personalized practice resources, by becoming an active, associate, affiliate or international SVS member. SVS membership will allow your colleagues to be part of the world's most prestigious professional vascular society. The deadline for applications is March 1 and the online application can be accessed here.