Jolanda van der Velden was awarded the Outstanding Investigator Award from the International Society for Heart Research, congratulations Jolanda!
The Outstanding Investigator Award is presented annually to an outstanding scientist who is making major and independent contributions to the advancement of cardiovascular science, and leading a growing research program likely to play a significant role in the future. The main criteria for selecting awardees are scientific excellence, independence, and potential for future research contributions. Thus, the Outstanding Investigator Award targets investigators in the intermediate phase of an established academic career (at least Assistant or Associate Professor; normally <45 years of age). Please read more about the nature of this award at the ISHR website.
Vasco Sequeira was awarded the Servier Research Award from the International Society for Heart Research, congratulations Vasco!
Please read more about the nature of this award at the ISHR website.
Paul Wijnker received the Poster Award for his work on on MYBPC3 mutations in human engineered heart tissue.