Deadline Fast Approaching on April 30th
Newswise — The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is seeking nominations for research awards through its Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Venous Disease Coalitions. Research awards recognize the important research relevant to the understanding and/or treatment of arterial and venous diseases. VDF seeks to identify exceptional contributions to research. Nominations of studies published in 2010 in peer-reviewed medical literature are being sought. The deadline is fast approaching on April 30th!
Best peripheral arterial disease (PAD) research awards categories:
1. Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine 2. Vascular Medicine 3. Vascular Interventions
Criteria are studies that provide a novel insight into the mechanism of lower extremity atherosclerosis; mechanisms of progression; detection of PAD in populations; the impact of PAD on limb symptoms or quality of life; psychosocial effects of the disease; economic or health services impact; or impact of this disease on systemic rates of myocardial infarction, stroke, or amputation.
Best venous disease research award categories:
1. Basic Science 2. Clinical Outcomes3. Quality Improvement and Implementation of Best Practices
Criteria are studies that provide important or novel insights into the basic science of thrombogenesis and thrombus resolution; clinical outcomes; or the implementation of quality improvement activities related to venous disease. To nominate a study, please submit a description (150-300 words) of the features that make the research meritorious, a copy of the article and lead author contact information to [email protected]. Deadline for nominations is April 30, 2011.
These annual awards consist of a plaque and $1,000 check and are presented each year at VDF’s annual meeting in September.
Vascular Disease FoundationThe Vascular Disease Foundation is a national, nonprofit, public education organization dedicated to increasing awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and management of vascular disease. Its outstanding board of directors includes physicians, nurses, vascular technologists, rehabilitation professionals and clinical researchers who have been on the forefront of fighting vascular diseases for many years. The P.A.D. Coalition and Venous Disease Coalition are programs of VDF. For more information, visit www.vdf.org or call 888.VDF.4INFO (888.833.4463).
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