International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences

Our Mission

To promote cardiovascular education of professionals and lay people and to recognize major cardiovascular achievement throughout the world.

The Academy

The International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Established by renowned Cardiovascular Scientists, Surgeons and Cardiologists, the Academy provides the organizational structure for the world-wide sharing of research and education information in the field of heart health.

Although great strides have been made in improving the death rate from heart disease, heart attacks and related problems are still the number one killer. The Academy believes that research has found answers but the facts are too slow in moving beyond the laboratories to the bedside.

The Academy, through world-wide representation, builds connectivity and encourages networking through traditional means of journals, texts and symposia, a quarterly Official Bulletin "CV NETWORK" as well as developing an interactive Web Site - WWW.HEARTACADEMY.ORG - which will result in more rapid and wider availability of the latest discoveries to help save lives.

Fellows

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I. Membership:

This Academy will consist of Members, Fellows, Corporate Members, Patrons and Supporters.

a) Members: Cardiovascular Academics, Scientists, Cardiologists, Surgeons and Health Professionals who are interested in furthering the objectives of the Academy can apply for membership of the Academy.

b) Fellows: A Member, with outstanding achievements in cardiovascular research and education, who will be elected by the Fellows with 80% majority. The number of Fellows will not exceed 250 at any given time.

c) Corporate Members: Any corporation or organization which shares the mission of the Academy and willing to support its activities will be invited to become Corporate Members.

d) Patrons and Supporters: Any individual who shares the mission of the Academy and is willing to support its activities will be invited to become part of the Academy in an appropriate category.

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II. Objectives:

1. To promote the scientific basis for the practice of cardiology and
cardiovascular surgery by:

a) organizing Cardiovascular Teach-ins all over the world for continued education of practicing physicians, surgeons and experimental cardiologists

b) establishing cardiovascular forums in all major cities of the world for organizing and increasing the interaction of clinical cardiologists as well as surgeons with basic scientists

c) setting up national offices of the Academy for coordinating its activities in different countries

d) cooperating with various national agencies in different countries concerned with the education of medical students, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows

e) collaborating with various national and international organizations dedicated to both clinical and experimental research in the area of cardiovascular sciences

2. To foster the exchange of information among cardiovascular scientists by:

a) establishing national and international networks of various centres and institutions for optimal utilization of resources

b) promoting exchange programs among different countries through respective governmental agencies

c) holding scientific symposia on focussed topics of current interest

d) developing news bulletins highlighting different programs of cardiovascular centres and institutes all over the world

e) publishing cardiovascular journals, books and symposia proceedings and a quarterly Official Bulletin "CV NETWORK" as well as developing an interactive Web Site - www.heartacademy.org - for promoting cardiovascular education.

3. To increase public awareness with respect to cardiovascular health and disease by:

a) making the general public aware of the cardiovascular risk factors by holding public seminars and lectures

b) expressing views on cardiovascular issues through national and international media

c) cooperating with national government, public and private agencies concerned with improving cardiovascular health and preventing cardiovascular disease

4. To recognize the achievements of cardiovascular investigators by:

a) identifying established investigators of high reputation for awarding Fellowships of the Academy (not more than 250 at any given time)

b) awarding major prizes to distinguished scientists

c) selecting young talents for awards and travel grants

5. To raise funds from individuals and corporate sources for various programs of the Academy by:

a) naming symposia/workshops/seminars in cardiovascular sciences

b) making corporate members of the Academy

c) identifying patrons and supporters of the Academy

Headquarters:
c/o Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre
351 Tache Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R2H 2A6 CANADA

United States Office:
c/o Ivan Berkowitz
Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences Foundation Inc.
17151 Sandy Lane
Minnetonka MN 55345

The Academy is registered to give Tax Deductible Receipts in Canada (International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences Inc.) as well as in the United States (Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences Foundation USA Inc.). An appropriate receipt will be issued.