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International Society for Heart Research
Society
Started as an International Study Group
for Research in Cardiac Metabolism in Dubrovnik, 1968 and in 1976 in Tokyo
adopted the name "International Society for Heart Research". Over the years,
membership has grown to include around 3,000 members. The society has 8
sections (Australasian, Chinese, C.l.S., European, Indian, Japanese, Latin
American and North American). By 2004, 18 world congresses of the ISHR
have been held (Dubrovnik, 1968; Gargona, 1969; Stowe. 1970; Geneva, 1971;
Winnipeg. 1972; Freiburg, 1973; Quebec, 1974; Tokyo,1976; New Delhi, 1978;
Moscow, 1980; London, 1983; Melbourne, 1986; Ann Arbor, 1989; Kobe, 1992;
Prague, 1995; Rhodes, 1998; Winnipeg, 2001; Brisbane, 2004).
Goals and Objectives
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To promote the exchange of ideas on a
world-wide basis between scientists and clinicians interested in all aspects
of cardiovascular biology and medicine.
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To promote discovery and dissemination
of knowledge in all areas of cardiovascular biology and medicine.
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To organize and support national and international
congresses devoted to all aspects of cardiovascular research.
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To provide an international forum for
discussion of problems and controversies at the cutting edge of cardiovascular
research.
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To publish a world class journal devoted
to advances in cardiovascular research.
Membership
Membership is open to any individual (with
or without M.D. or Ph.D.) who is actively interested in any aspect of experimental
or clinical research in the cardiovascular system. To join the ISHR simply
complete the enclosed
membership form and send it to the Australasian Section together
with the appropriate fee in the currency specified. Advantages of membership
include: reduced personal subscription rates to the Journal of Molecular
and Cellular Cardiology, reduced registration fees at Section and World
Meetings, reciprocal membership privileges of other Sections, news bulletin
Heart News and Views and eligibility for Peter Harris Award for senior
investigators; consideration for young investigator awards. and international
travel awards. |