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Highlights from the International Society of Hypertension's New Investigators Network during 2019
Ruan Kruger1,2, Mattias Brunström3, Dylan Burger4
1Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), Department of Physiology.
Insights
The International Society of Hypertension's New Investigators Committee (ISH NIC) supported junior researchers through events and activities in 2019. Future goals include promoting women in leadership and fostering collaborations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Hypertension Research
- Medical Societies
Background:
- The New Investigators Committee (NIC) of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) comprises junior doctors and scientists.
- The committee actively participates in various society initiatives and events.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the events and activities undertaken by the ISH NIC in 2019.
- To outline the ISH NIC's objectives for 2020, focusing on leadership and collaboration.
Main Methods:
- The report summarizes activities including scientific meetings, summer schools, social media engagement, mentorship, and networking.
- Key initiatives like May Measurement Month and collaborations with the ISH Women in Hypertension Research Committee (WiHRC) are highlighted.
Main Results:
- The ISH NIC sponsored awards for junior researchers at hypertension conferences.
- Opportunities were provided for showcasing emerging researchers' work via social media platforms.
Conclusions:
- The ISH NIC successfully engaged junior researchers in 2019 through diverse activities.
- In 2020, the ISH NIC will focus on promoting women in leadership and strengthening inter-committee collaborations.
Abstract:
: The New Investigators Committee (NIC) of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) is a dynamic group of junior doctors and scientists, actively involved in various society activities. This report highlights the events (scientific meetings and summer schools) and activities (social media, mentorship and networking) during 2019 including May Measurement Month and collaborative efforts with the ISH Women in Hypertension Research Committee (WiHRC). The ISH NIC is proud to sponsor awards for outstanding work by junior and emerging researchers at hypertension conferences and also provides opportunities to showcase their work on our social media features such as 'Our Fellows Work' and the New Investigator Spotlight of the month. In 2020, the ISH NIC aims to promote women in leadership roles and to foster strong collaborations with and between society committees and other scientific organizations.
