Scandinavian Society for Atherosclerosis Research (SSAR) Young Investigator Meeting 2026
Would you like to meet other young researchers attending the SSAR Annual Meeting and at the same time get on top of the basics within the field – then this meeting is designed for you!
Info about event
Time
Location
Comwell Borupgaard, Nørrevej 80, 3070 Snekkersten, Denmark
Organizer
Price
The SSAR Young Investigator Meeting 2026 will take place March 17-18, 2026, directly preceding the annual SSAR meeting, at Borupgaard, Snekkersten, Denmark. The meeting is for young researchers who will attend the SSAR Annual Meeting 2026. In addition to networking activities, the meeting will focus on sex and gender in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- To provide a basic understanding of the current knowledge of the role of sex and gender in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
- To enhance the understanding of various scientific methodologies and how they collectively contribute to providing more comprehensive evidence on the role of sex in atherosclerosis
- To facilitate networking between fellow peers and international speakers with both basal and clinical backgrounds
Content
The meeting will cover basic knowledge of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease with special focus on the role of sex in atherosclerosis. The meeting will focus on the understanding of various research methodologies and include networking activities to prepare you as a participant for the SSAR annual meeting, with the goal of enhancing your learning experience and active participation during the event.
Format
A mix of lectures, group work, journal clubs, and presentations.
Who can attend?
PhD students and Postdoctoral Fellows participating in the SSAR Annual Meeting. It is a prerequisite that participants must submit an abstract and be accepted for participation in the SSAR Annual Meeting.
DCAcademy will provide accommodation for up to 40 participants.
Organising committee
- Kirsten Bjørklund Holven, Professor, Department of Nutrition, Medical faculty, University of Oslo.
- Line Stattau Bisgaard, Staff Scientist, Rigshospitalet.
- Ida Juul Rasmussen, Senior House Officer, Herlev and Gentofte Hospital.
- Liv Tybjærg Nordestgaard, Specialty registrar, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg hospital, DK & Postdoctoral research fellow MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol, UK
No-show fee
Please note that the DCAcademy will charge a no-show fee of 2000 DKK if you do not show up and have not unregistered prior to start.
ECTS Points
Apply to your Graduate School by providing Certificate of Attendance (available by request) and the programme of the meeting.