한국지질동맥경화학회 학술대회

This session is a joint session by Latin America and the Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis (KSoLA), and will address various genetic and environmental factors related to cardiovascular diseases. Professor Hokyou Lee from Yonsei University will discuss atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in cancer patients. Professor Rodrigo Alonso from Center for Advanced Metabolic Medicine and Nutrition will present research on familial Hypercholesterolemia conducted in the Latam region. Professor Pablo Corral from FASTA University will cover past and current research on Lipoprotein(a), as well as future research directions. Finally, Professor Alvaro Avezum from Sao Paulo University will deliver a lecture on dietary interventions in cardiovascular diseases.

In this special lecture, Professor Jae-Taek Kim, the board of directors of the Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis and a distinguished professor at Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, will present the culmination of his decades-long research. He will offer an in-depth lecture on the influence of Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF)-1 signaling pathways on key characteristics of heart disease, including myocardial hypertrophy, cell death, aging, fibrosis, and electrical remodeling. This promises to be a highly insightful and enriching experience, shedding light on critical aspects of cardiovascular health.

This session is a joint session of the Oman Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis (OSLA) and the Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis (KSoLA) and will be held under the theme "Addressing Unmet Needs Among High-Risk Patients With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease With Novel Lipid-Lowering Therapies". The session will feature in-depth presentations and discussions on the need for novel lipid-lowering therapies in high-risk patients, with speakers from Oman and Korea. In particular, the President and Vice President of OSLA will present the latest findings on residual risk in diabetic patients and unmet needs in familial hypercholesterolemia in Oman and the Middle East. This session aims to provide insight into the current status and characteristics of lipid atherosclerosis in Korea and Oman. Despite being located in the same region of Asia, these two countries differ significantly in terms of geography, society, and culture. This discussion will be highly valuable for the exchange of knowledge on lipid atherosclerosis between Korea and Oman.

Lipoprotein(a) is a significant genetic risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and guidelines recommend it be measured at least once in a lifetime for all adults to assess individual cardiovascular risk. Professor Børge Nordestgaard from the University of Copenhagen will deliver a lecture in this session. Professor Nordestgaard has played a pivotal role in the recognition of lipoprotein(a) as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, aortic valve calcification, and stenosis through his extensive research on biochemical and genetic biomarkers. His work has significantly contributed to guidelines for managing dyslipidemias, including lipoprotein(a), triglycerides, and familial hypercholesterolemia. This session will provide an overview of key findings from observational and genetic studies on lipoprotein(a) in the context of cardiovascular disease, discuss clinical applications, and explore novel therapeutic targets involving lipoprotein(a).

This session is a joint symposium organized by the Australian Atherosclerosis Society (MS) and the Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis (KSoLA), focusing on vascular abnormalities related to diabetes. The session will feature presentations by three distinguished professors on different topics. First, Professor Judy de Haan from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute in Australia will give a lecture on "Targeting Inflammation to lessen diabetes-associated cardiovascular complications." This presentation will cover strategies for controlling inflammation to improve cardiovascular health in diabetic patients. The second speaker is Professor Jae-Han Jeon from Kyungpook National University in Korea, who will present on "Diabetic Nephropathy and Endothelial Dysfunction." This presentation will delve into the kidney diseases caused by diabetes and the changes in endothelial cell function associated with it. Lastly, Professor Georges Grau from the University of Sydney in Australia will present an intriguing case study on "Vascular dysfunction in cerebral malaria: a peculiar case of immuno-thrombosis, underpinned by extracellular vesicles," focusing on immunopathology related to extracellular vesicles. This presentation will explore vascular changes in the brain during malaria infection, discussing the related immune responses and pathological mechanisms. We hope this session will provide an opportunity to explore and discuss various vascular abnormalities in diabetes.

This session will be a joint endeavor between the Malaysian Society of Atherosclerosis and the Korean Society of Lipid and Atherosclerosis (KSoLA), focusing on the metabolic aspects of atherosclerosis. The first speaker, Professor Yoon Kyung Cho from University of Ulsan, will present the latest research on the relationship between metabolites, organ crosstalk, and atherosclerosis. The second speaker, Professor Kyung Mook Choi from Korea University, will discuss the impact of various organokines on atherosclerosis. Lastly, Professor Lim Lee-Ling from University Malaya Medical Centre will address the topics of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, obesity, and atherosclerosis. Given the recent epidemiological findings that highlight diabetes, obesity, and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease as major contributors to atherosclerosis, we anticipate that this session will be highly beneficial for all attendees.