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Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026

Organised by the American Heart Association
Dates13–16 Jul 2026
VenueSheraton Boston
CityBoston, United States
FormatIn-person + Hybrid
AHA BCVS Scientific Sessions 2026 is a four-day cardiovascular basic and translational science meeting in Boston, with invited speakers, abstracts, poster sessions, early-career support and CE credit.
Reviewed byDr Robert BaxterDr Robert Baxter· Junior Clinical Fellow, Acute Medical Unit· Updated 13 Jun 2026
MedicMess Conference Intelligence
Audience
Cardiovascular basic scientists, translational researchers, clinician scientists and early-career investigators.
Networking
International cardiovascular discovery-science networking, including career development and early-career support.
Pricing Note
USD pricing observed: member standard $1,349, early-career member standard $749, student/trainee member standard $499; nonmember standard $1,699 and student/trainee nonmember standard $799. GBP columns left blank.
Research Value
High: abstract presenters, poster sessions and AHA council awards are core parts of the meeting.
Trainee Relevance
International AHA meeting; useful for highly focused trainees or research-active doctors, but likely high-cost for UK study budget.
Why This Conference Matters
Audience
Cardiovascular basic scientists, translational researchers, clinician scientists and early-career investigators.
Networking
International cardiovascular discovery-science networking, including career development and early-career support.
Pricing Note
USD pricing observed: member standard $1,349, early-career member standard $749, student/trainee member standard $499; nonmember standard $1,699 and student/trainee nonmember standard $799. GBP columns left blank.
Research Value
High: abstract presenters, poster sessions and AHA council awards are core parts of the meeting.
Trainee Relevance
International AHA meeting; useful for highly focused trainees or research-active doctors, but likely high-cost for UK study budget.
Programme Highlights
conference programme
Four full days of invited speakers, abstract presenters, poster sessions, career development and a pre-conference cardio-immunology/cardio-metabolism symposium.
Keynote Speakers
Keynote
JE
Jonathan Epstein, MD
University of Pennsylvania Health System / Perelman School of Medicine
Treating Cardiac Fibrosis with mRNA and CAR T cells
Abstract Submission Guide
Basic cardiovascular science
Translational cardiovascular science
Cardiac fibrosis
MicroRNAs
Cardiac gene and cell therapy
Tissue engineering

MedicMess Tips

  • Registration pricing is in USD; check exchange rate and local funding rules before applying for study budget.
  • BCVS 2027 and Vascular Discovery 2027 are planned to run consecutively in Boston, which may affect future travel planning.
  • The registration page lists student/trainee pricing and a caregiving stipend application deadline.
Key Deadlines
16 Jul 2026 · 9 days
Registration deadline
13 Jul 2026 · 6 days
Conference begins
Practical Information
CityBoston
NotesUS-based AHA meeting; international attendees should allow time for travel documents and funding approvals.
CountryUnited States
Venue DetailsSheraton Boston
Nearest AirportCheck local airport options and US visa/ESTA requirements before booking.
Conference Snapshot
SpecialtyCardiovascular basic and translational science
Organising societyAmerican Heart Association
Conference formatIn-person + Hybrid
LocationSheraton Boston, Boston
The Complete Guide to the Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026

Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2026 is the AHA meeting for fundamental and translational cardiovascular science, running 13-16 July 2026 at Sheraton Boston. The page describes invited speakers, abstract presenters, poster sessions, career development and networking for researchers working across microRNAs, cardiac gene and cell therapy, cardiac development, tissue engineering, iPS cells and related discovery science. The abstract page confirms abstract and award routes for BCVS, although submission was already closed when checked; presentation and award opportunities remain central to the meeting. Registration is published in USD with member, early-career and student/trainee tiers, so MedicMess GBP cost columns have been left blank rather than converting or mislabelling prices. CE credit is signposted in the conference navigation. This is a strong research-facing international option rather than a routine UK study-budget meeting; trainees should check travel costs, visa needs and whether online or OnDemand access is sufficient.