VDF seeks nominations for PAD and venous disease research awards

The Vascular Disease Foundation (VDF) is seeking nominations for research awards through its Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and Venous Disease Coalitions. Research awards recognize the important research relevant to the understanding and/or treatment of arterial and venous diseases. VDF seeks to identify exceptional contributions to research. Nominations of studies published in 2010 in peer-reviewed medical literature are being sought. The deadline is fast approaching on April 30th!

Best peripheral arterial disease (PAD) research awards categories:

1.Epidemiology/Preventive Medicine
2.Vascular Medicine
3.Vascular Interventions

Criteria are studies that provide a novel insight into the mechanism of lower extremity atherosclerosis; mechanisms of progression; detection of PAD in populations; the impact of PAD on limb symptoms or quality of life; psychosocial effects of the disease; economic or health services impact; or impact of this disease on systemic rates of myocardial infarction, stroke, or amputation.

Best venous disease research award categories:

1.Basic Science
2.Clinical Outcomes
3.Quality Improvement and Implementation of Best Practices

Criteria are studies that provide important or novel insights into the basic science of thrombogenesis and thrombus resolution; clinical outcomes; or the implementation of quality improvement activities related to venous disease.

Source: Vascular Disease Foundation