한국지질동맥경화학회 학술대회

Professor Kausik Kumar Ray is a Professor of Public Health and Primary Care at Imperial College London and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Imperial College NHS Trust. He is the Immediate Past President of the European Atherosclerosis Society and the Chair of the World Heart Federation Cholesterol Roadmap Committee. As a globally recognized expert in clinical trials and epidemiological research, his work has been cited over 178,000 times worldwide. In this plenary lecture titled “Cholesterol lowering throughout the life-course to prevent atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease-a pragmatic population health approach,” Professor Ray will highlight the importance of lipid management across the entire life course. The session will explore evidence-based strategies for the prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), emphasizing a pragmatic and population-wide approach to cholesterol reduction.

In Keynote Lecture 2, Professor Jacob Fog Bentzon from Aarhus University, Denmark, will present his latest findings on “The role of smooth muscle cells in atherosclerotic plaque progression.” As a global authority in experimental atherosclerosis research, Professor Bentzon leads a team focused on uncovering the cellular mechanisms of atherosclerosis and identifying novel therapeutic targets. This lecture will explore the heterogeneity and phenotypic modulation of smooth muscle cells within atherosclerotic plaques and their impact on plaque stability and cardiovascular events. Bridging fundamental science and clinical relevance, this keynote will provide critical insights for those seeking to understand the pathobiology of atherosclerosis and to develop future treatment strategies.

Professor Hong June Yoo, Endowed Director General, National Museum of Korea, Republic of Korea, is a leading scholar who has played a pivotal role in bringing Korean art history and garden culture to the public. In this special lecture, Professor Yoo will explore the aesthetic differences between Eastern and Western approaches to gardens, and introduce the uniquely nature-oriented philosophy embodied in traditional Korean gardens. This lecture offers a unique opportunity to reflect on how Korean gardens express a deep respect for nature and reveal a way of life that seeks harmony with the natural world.