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Kazuhide S Okuda1,2,3,4, Amy A Baxter1,2, Christopher P Stanley5,6
1Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry, School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
Abstract:
The 2025 Australasian Summit on Vascular Biology and Microcirculation, jointly hosted by the Australian Vascular Biology Society (AVBS) and the Australian and New Zealand Microcirculation Society (ANZMS), convened in Queenstown, New Zealand, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and trainees across diverse disciplines. The meeting featured plenary lectures, award finalist presentations, and thematic sessions spanning vascular pathology and therapeutic discovery, extracellular matrix dynamics, (lymph) angiogenesis, inflammation, and cerebrovascular biology. Early career researchers and PhD students showcased cutting-edge work, underscoring the vibrancy of the next generation of vascular scientists. A dedicated science communication workshop further enriched the program, promoting effective dissemination and impact of vascular biology research. This report summarises the key scientific advances presented, emerging therapeutic targets, and collaborative opportunities that are shaping the future of vascular biology in Australasia and beyond.
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