Join us to celebrate the innovations in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, cardiovascular basic sciences research and the Bookout Center.  We will discuss the current research landscape and highlight examples of clinical and translational collaborations in the Heart & Vascular Center and Houston Methodist Research Institute.  Poster submissions of clinical and basic science research studies performed in 2025-2026 in the Heart & Vascular Center are welcome and will be eligible for awards at the end of the session. 

Abstract submission deadline is April 4, 2026. Submit at this link.

CHAIRS 

William A. Zoghbi MD, MACC
Elkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiac Health, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Chair, Department of Cardiology
Professor, Cardiology

Alan B. Lumsden, MD
Walter W. Fondren III Presidential Distinguished Chair, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery

John P. Cooke, MD, PhD
Joseph C. “Rusty” Walter and Carole Walter Looke
Presidential Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular Disease Research
Department of Cardiovascular Sciences
Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences
Director, Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration
Medical Director, Center for RNA Therapeutics