ISSVA-2010
April 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Information from NOVA
The 18th meeting of the general assembly of the International Society for the Study of Vascular Anomalies (ISSVA) was held in Brussels April 20-24, 2010. The meeting was nearly canceled due to the eruption of a volcano that literally shut down air travel throughout Europe/Asia for nearly a week. Fortunately the dedicated and hardworking members of the ISSVA conference team utilized modern day technology to pull together the first Trans-Atlantic Web-Conference for Vascular Anomalies. Live-stream web broadcasting was coordinated with Montreal and Brussels with internet viewing available for those that could not travel to either location. Dr. Mikka Vikkula, the entire Brussels team and Dr. Josie DeBois, of Montreal must be commended for the success of this important scientific meeting that at least appeared to be planned for web broadcasting!
Nearly 100 presentations from the spectrum of vascular anomalies diseases were made by centers across the globe. These presentations outline the dedication by clinicians and scientists to better understand and manage the complex spectrum of vascular anomalies.
What started as an idea to advance vascular anomalies, by Dr. John Mulliken nearly 20 years ago has grown into ISSVA today! Everyone affected by vascular anomalies owes these dedicated researchers our gratitude.
Karla Hall
Executive Director NOVA
