--- title: "Conference Circuit: Cardiology Association Looks Back on 2014" id: "26487" type: "post" slug: "conference-circuit-cardiology-association-looks-back-on-2014" published_at: "2014-12-11T23:11:07+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-16T13:13:55+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2014/12/11/conference-circuit-cardiology-association-looks-back-on-2014/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2014/12/11/conference-circuit-cardiology-association-looks-back-on-2014.md" excerpt: "The American College of Cardiology recognizes the challenges and successes of cardiovascular science in 2014. Plus: The world’s largest Earth and space science meeting gives its attendees interdisciplinary learning opportunities." taxonomy_category: - "Meetings / Events" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "conferences" - "Live Events" - "Meetings" - "Professional Development" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "Executive Team" - "VP" taxonomy_persona: - "Association Professionals" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Conference Circuit: Cardiology Association Looks Back on 2014 As the year comes to a close, the [American College of Cardiology (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cardiosource.org/) is reflecting on all matters of the heart in 2014, with the [47th Annual New York Cardiovascular Symposium (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cardiosource.org/Lifelong-Learning-and-MOC/Education/Courses-and-Conferences/Conferences/2014/December/NYCVS-2014.aspx) . From December 12 to 14, 2,000 cardiovascular experts from across the globe will gather in midtown Manhattan for an extensive discussion of the field’s trials and triumphs. The symposium’s discussions [are divided among these ups and downs (opens in a new tab)](http://www.cardiosource.org/~/media/Files/Education/Program%20Documents/2014/2014%201613%20NYCVS%20Agenda%20072714.ashx) , kicking off with “Coronary Artery Disease—Challenges in 2014.” Individual sessions examine issues such as “New Discoveries in Athero-thrombogenesis and Technologies” and “Trends and Challenges of Prevention.” Of course, there will also be plenty of recognition for the successes in cardiovascular innovation. Year in Review: Highlights of Progress in 2014 will feature sessions such as “Novelties on Genetics, Cell Regeneration and Molecular Signaling,” and “Novelties on Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies.” The event wraps up with a look ahead during the final session, “The Next Big Things,” which will allow attendees to learn about developments in cardiology, including the [Polypill (opens in a new tab)](https://www.polypill.com/) for secondary prevention and advances in imaging and cognitive-function testing. ### The Week Ahead: **December 15-19:** As the largest Earth and space science gathering in the world, the [fall meeting (opens in a new tab)](http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2014/) of the [American Geophysical Union (opens in a new tab)](http://sites.agu.org/) in San Francisco is inherently bustling. But attendees will be able to find some common threads in the commotion by attending [SWIRLS (opens in a new tab)](http://fallmeeting.agu.org/2014/scientific-program/swirls/) , which are meant to provide “an interdisciplinary walk through the AGU Fall Meeting by categorizing sessions and presentations as part of broader themes in the Earth and space sciences.” **December 15-19:** At the [Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons (opens in a new tab)](http://www.somos.org/) ’ 56th [annual meeting (opens in a new tab)](http://www.somos.org/event/2014registration) in Scottsdale, Arizona, civilian and military worlds will collide as moderators from both sides present sessions on topics ranging from trauma and military medicine to pediatrics. ### Down the Line: **December 17-21:** The [American Volleyball Coaches Association (opens in a new tab)](http://www.avca.org/) ’s [annual convention (opens in a new tab)](http://avcaconvention.org/) , taking place in Oklahoma City, will give coaches the comprehensive tools they need to get ahead in coaching, with [seminars (opens in a new tab)](http://avcaconvention.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Seminar-Descriptions1.pdf) on improved teaching techniques, executive leadership training, and playing on the sand versus on the court, among others. And, as a lesson in good conference planning, the event will take place at the same time and the same city as the 2014 NCAA Division 1 [Women’s Volleyball Championship (opens in a new tab)](http://www.ncaa.com/championships/volleyball-women/d1) . (axstokes/ThinkStock) [Julia Haskins](https://associationsnow.com/author/julia-haskins/) Julia Haskins is a contributor to Associations Now. 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