The 2024 SVS Foundation award recipients are: 

SVS Foundation and American College of Surgeons Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08)

Kevin Southerland, MD

Duke University

Project title: Determining the Role of Spp1+ Macrophages in Muscle Regeneration in Peripheral Arterial Disease

James S.T. Yao Resident Research Award

Kevin D. Mangum, MD, PhD

University of Michigan

Project title: The STAT3-SETDB2 Axis Dictates NFκB-mediated Inflammation in Macrophages during Wound Repair

Clinical Research Seed Grant

Patric Liang, MD

Harvard University/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Project title: Transcriptomic Analysis of Vein Conduit Injury during Surgical Harvest

Vascular Research Initiatives Conference Trainee Awards

Shaunak Adkar, MD, PhD

Integrated Vascular Surgery Resident

Stanford University

Abstract title: Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Activators as Potential Novel Pad Therapeutics

Mentor: Derek Klarin, MD  

Jack Bontekoe, MD

Integrated Vascular Surgery Resident

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics

Abstract title: Reduction of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Rupture by Modulating Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotype Switching

Mentor: Bo Liu, PhD  

Nathaniel Parchment, MD

Integrated Thoracic Surgery Resident

University of Michigan

Abstract title: Endothelial Mixed Lineage Leukemia 1 (kmt2a/MLL1) As A Central Mediator of Immunothrombosis During SARS-CoV-2 Infection

Mentor: Andrea Obi, MD  

Lucas Reckard-Mota, MD

General Surgery Resident

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School

Abstract title: Deciphering Prosthetic Bypass Graft to Artery Anastomosis Dynamics At The Molecular Level: A Single-nuclei And Spatial Transcriptomics Analysis

Mentor: Patric Liang, MD    

Student Research Fellowship Awards

Daniel Zikri Aziz

University of Virginia

Sponsor: Dr. Melina R. Kibbe

Project Title:  Advancements in Early Detection of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms via Nanomaterial-Conjugated Contrast Agents  

Warren Carter

Yale School of Medicine

Sponsor: Dr. Isibor Arhuidese

Project Title:  Carotid revascularization outcomes of premature carotid atherosclerosis among patients in neighborhoods of differing social disadvantage  

Caryn Dooner

University of Toronto

Sponsor: Dr. Mirande Witheford

Project Title:  Assessing and addressing health literacy in vascular surgery patients

Alasdair Fletcher

VA Boston Healthcare

Sponsor: Dr. James McPhee

Project Title:  Comparing indications for and rates of atherectomy for PAD in single-payer VA healthcare system with national trends  

Alejandra Silva Hernandez

University of Washington

Sponsor: Dr. Gale Tang

Project Title:  A Sustainable Real Vessel-on-a-Chip as an Observable Disease Model of Intima Hyperplasia  

Stuthi Iyer

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Sponsor: Dr. Edith Tzeng

Project Title:  The association between frailty and major adverse limb events is mediated by depression after revascularization for chronic limb-threatening ischemia  

Amin Ali Mirzaie

University of Florida

Sponsor: Dr. Samir Kaushik Shah

Project Title:  Assessing Prognostic Expectations in Patients with Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia (CLTI)

Vikki Rueda

Northwell Health

Sponsor: Dr. Alisha Oropallo

Project Title:  The Impact of Social Determinants of Health on Genetic Profiles in Diabetic Foot Ulcers between Responders and Nonresponders to Standard of Care  

Andrew William Schwartz

Yale School of Medicine

Sponsor: Dr. Alan Dardik

Project Title:  The Role of Sox6 Expression in Venous Remodeling after Arteriovenous Fistula Creation  

Hana Soraya Shafique

Duke University School of Medicine

Sponsor: Dr. Kevin Southerland

Project Title:  The Role of Spp1+ Macrophages in Peripheral Arterial Disease  

Garrett Blane Sweatt

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Sponsor: Dr. William P Robinson

Project Title:  Chronic Total Occlusion Length on Long Term Femoropopliteal Segment Patency in Chronic Limb Threatening Ischemia: Are the Currently Accepted Cutoffs Supported by Clinical Data?  

Ashley Xu

University of California, San Francisco

Sponsor: Dr. Michael S. Conte

Project Title:  Underlying Mechanisms of Vascular Calcification in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)  

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The SVS Foundation held an evening honoring science at the “Night at the Museum—A Celebration of Science” Gala on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Chicago’s world-famous Museum of Science and Industry.

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors

Table Packages and Tickets

All tickets to the 2024 Gala include:

• Complimentary round-trip transportation from Marriott Marquis to Museum of Science and Industry (includes Champagne and non-alcoholic beverages on busses)
• Admission to the Museum of Science and Industry
• Full open bar
• Three-course dinner + late night bites
• DJ & dancing 

& More!

Gold Table $12,000 ($8,500 of the total is tax-deductible)

• One preferred table (10 seats)
• Exclusive logo placement on Gala website & on event signage
• Acknowledgement in VAM newsletter
• Exclusive Social Media post on all SVS platforms
• Full ad in the event slideshow
• Verbal recognition during event by host

Silver Table $8,500 ($5,000 of the total is tax-deductible)

• One preferred table (10 seats)
• Exclusive logo placement on Gala website & on event signage
• Acknowledgement in VAM newsletter
• Half ad in the event slideshow

Bronze Table $6,500 ($3,000 of the total is tax-deductible)

• One table (10 seats)
• Name on Gala website and on event signage
• Recognition in event slideshow

Individual Tickets $600 ($250 of the total is tax-deductible)

• Limit 3 per purchase

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

The SVS Foundation is pleased to offer industry partners the opportunity to sponsor the 2024 Gala, A Night at the Museum: A Celebration of Science!

Industry partners will support the SVS Foundation's work to fund the future of vascular health and receive exclusive benefits and recognition that will leave a lasting impression on the VAM audience and our larger SVS membership!

The SVS Foundation Gala is truly the best opportunity to give back to the vascular community!

To learn more, view the 2024 prospectus here, or contact Ricci McDonald, Senior Manager of Sponsorship and Events for more information