Developmental Vascular Biology Workshop 20th Anniversary
A virtual meeting - February 12-14, 2024
(12:00pmET to 4:30pmET each day)
Organized by Luisa Iruela-Arispe, Northwestern University and Brant Weinstein, NICHD/NIH
| Developmental Vascular Biology Workshop 2024 – Preliminary Program | |
| Day 1 – Monday, February 12 | |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pmET | EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS AND DIVERSITY OF THE VASCULATURE 12:00 - Recapping the trajectory of Developmental Vascular Biology 12:45 - How lessons from developmental biology enabled the generation of human artery and vein ECs from pluripotent stem cells 1:00 - Integration of vascular progenitors into functional blood vessels represents a novel mechanism of vascular growth 1:15 - Single cell analysis of vessel formation and stem cells over the decades |
| 2:30pm - 4:30pmET | LYMPHATIC VASCULAR BIOLOGY 2:30 - Growth factors and gene programs for developmental and therapeutic lymphangiogenesis 3:15 - A Genetic Model of Brain Pericyte Distress 3:30 - SoxF transcription factors at play in zebrafish lymphatic development: Analyses of a novel sox18 mutant confirm the interplay with vegfc and highlight a compensatory role by sox7 3:45 - Blood-lymphatic separation and convergence: a 20 year perspective |
| Day 2 - Tuesday, February 13 | |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pmET | CELL-CELL, CELL-MATRIX, AND CELL-TISSUE INTERACTIONS
12:45 - Neuropilin 1 (NRP1) acts as a mediator of SEMA3A chemorepulsive cues to guide vessel sprouting 1:00 - Oncogenic Signaling in the Endothelium Drives Arteriovenous Malformations 1:15 - Thoughts on Cell Adhesion and Extracellular Matrix in Vascular Biology and Cancer |
| 2:30pm - 4:30pmET | VASCULAR SIGNALING 2:30 - Organ-specific and functional specialization of vascular cells 3:15pm - Transcriptomic analysis of Notch signaling identifies Unc5B as a modulator of endothelial cell migration, proliferation, cell-cell adhesion, and angiogenesis. 3:30pm - Crk/Crkl are required for early angiogenesis in mammals 3:45pm - Regulation of Angiogenesis by VEGF and by Organ-Specific Endothelial Mitogens |
| Day 3 – Wednesday, February 14 | |
| 12:00pm - 2:00pmET | VASCULAR MORPHOGENESIS 12:00 - How vessels form and function – 20 years of beauty and complexity 12:45 - Blood flow regulates acvrl1 transcription via ligand-dependent Alk1 activity 1:00 - Hemodynamic Regulated Genes that Alter Vascular Development 1:15 - Building and maintaining biological tubes |
| 2:30pm - 4:30pmET | VESSEL GUIDANCE AND FORMATION OF VASCULAR NETWORKS 2:30 - Then and now – endothelial tip cells in vascular biology 3:15 - The Interplay of Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) Gene Mutation and HIF-CXCR4 Signaling in Altered Vascular Patterning 3:30 - A Transgenic Mouse Model of Mutant TIE2-Driven Venous Malformation 3:45 - Seeing the patterns: Twenty years of studying the assembly of vascular networks |
| The speakers listed above will give a 30-minute presentation and then participate in a 15-minute question and answer period. Each session will have short talks chosen from submitted abstracts. | |
Join us in Commemorating 20 Years of Workshops in Developmental Vascular Biology
In celebration of the momentous 20th Anniversary of the Developmental Vascular Biology Workshop, the original Chairs, Luisa Iruela-Arispe (Northwestern University) and Brant Weinstein (NICHD/NIH), and NAVBO are thrilled to announce a three-day virtual conference, February 12-14, 2024. This exceptional event will bring together pioneers and rising stars in the field, showcasing the remarkable progress made over the past two decades.
As we reflect on the journey that began with the inaugural workshop, we invite you to embark on a captivating scientific expedition. We will revisit the seminar speakers from that very first gathering, rekindling the spirit of discovery, and reexamining the key breakthroughs that have shaped vascular biology.
Our esteemed lineup of speakers will delve into exciting science, presenting cutting-edge research, and unveiling novel insights into vascular development. From the foundational principles to the latest advancements, each session promises to be an immersive experience that highlights the remarkable strides made in this dynamic field.
Through this event, we aim to foster connections, spark collaborations, and inspire the next generation of vascular biologists. Engage in lively discussions, explore new ideas and witness the power of collective knowledge as we continue to unravel the intricacies of vascular and lymphatic development.
Mark your calendars and be part of this extraordinary celebration of 20 years of Workshops on Developmental Vascular Biology. Topics will include: evolutionary origins and diversity of the vasculature, lymphatic vascular biology, cell-cell, cell-matrix, and cell-tissue interactions, vascular signaling, vascular morphogenesis, and vessel guidance and formation of vascular networks
Together, let us honor the past, celebrate the present and pave the way for a future brimming with groundbreaking discoveries. Join us as we embark on this remarkable journey through the rich tapestry of science.
The meeting will be recorded and all registrants will be provided with a link to the recordings.
Our invited speakers are:
Ralf Adams, Max-Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine
Kari Alitalo, Biomedicum Helsinki/Univ Helsinki
Victoria Bautch, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ondine Cleaver, UT Southwestern Medical Center
Napoleone Ferrara, University of California, San Diego
Holger Gerhardt, Max-Delbrueck-Center for Molecular Medicine
Richard Hynes, M.I.T./Howard Hughes Med Inst
Luisa Iruela-Arispe, Northwestern University
Mark Kahn, University of Pennsylvania
Mark Krasnow, Stanford University Sch of Med
Robert Mecham, Washington University Medical School
Brant Weinstein, NICHD, NIH
Registration fees:
| Regular Rate | Early Bird Discount (by January 12) | |
| NAVBO Members | 199 | 149 |
| NAVBO Trainee Members | 99 | 79 |
| Non-Members | 350 | 299 |
Early bird registration discount has expired.
Registration includes all three days of sessions and access to the recordings for one month.
Abstracts will be considered for inclusion in the following sessions:
- Cell-cell, cell-matrix, and cell-tissue interactions
- Evolutionary origins and diversity of the vasculature
- Lymphatic vascular biology
- Vascular morphogenesis
- Vascular signaling
- Vessel guidance and formation of vascular networks
Invited speakers will provide a historic perspective of the field of developmental vascular biology - we look to abstracts to provide a view to recent findings and the road ahead.
Your abstract need not be unpublished data. We will be looking for 12 abstracts to compliment our invited talks. Short talks by abstract presenters will be ten minutes in duration with a five-minute questions and answer period.
We are no longer accepting abstracts.
Early Bird Registration Deadline ended on January 12, 2024 - regular fees apply
Please note - this meeting will be recorded. Registrants will receive a link to the recordings of all sessions.