[Rosemont, Illinois] December 16, 2025 - - The Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation (SVSF) Board of Directors is pleased to welcome four new board members: Rana Afifi, MD; Anahita Dua, MD.; Joe Hart, MD; and Murray Shames, MD.
“We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding leaders to the SVS Foundation Board,” said SVSF Board Chair Matthew Eagleton, MD. “Each brings a wealth of experience, insight and dedication that will strengthen our efforts to advance vascular health, support innovative research and expand our impact on patients and the vascular surgery community.”
Drs. Shames, Hart, Afifi and Dua join the board with distinguished careers in vascular surgery, research and education. They share a strong commitment to the Foundation’s mission of funding the future of vascular health through research and innovation, community vascular care and patient education, disease prevention, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
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About the Society for Vascular Surgery Foundation
The SVS Foundation is the charitable arm of the Society for Vascular Surgery. Since 1987, the Foundation has funded over $16 million in grants and awards. It is committed to funding the future of vascular health through its four pillars: research and innovation, community vascular care and patient education, disease prevention, and diversity, equity and inclusion. It supports innovative research initiatives and educational programs to improve patient care and outcomes.
Contact:
Catherine Lampi, Director, SVS Foundation
Email: clampi@vascularsociety.org
Phone: 312-334-2308