Our Vascular Legacy

In Honor of...

Enrico Ascher headshot
For more than four decades, Dr. Enrico Ascher has shaped vascular surgery as a pioneering leader, educator and innovator whose influence extends worldwide. To honor his extraordinary contributions, the SVS Foundation will launch the Enrico Ascher Vascular Innovation Institute at the 2026 Vascular Annual Meeting in Boston. Made possible through the made possible through the generous support of the Ascher Family, the Institute will carry forward his legacy of creativity, mentorship and fearless innovation — inspiring the next generation to push boundaries and elevate the specialty for years to come...Continue reading.

In Memory of...

Dr. James Yao
In a tribute to the late James S.T. Yao, MD, PhD. Yao, known as Jimmy, passed away on Dec. 20, 2022. His career began with his medical education at the National Taiwan University Medical School in Taipei. He continued his journey with a surgical residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and earned a doctorate in London, England... To continue reading click here.