Cardiovascular Workshop

Organized by:
Skills-Centered Applied Learning for Procedural Excellence Lab (SCALPEL)
In Affilation:
Singhealth ​Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre
National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS)

About The Workshop
At Cardiovascular Workshop, our mission is to provide premier cardiovascular training opportunities that foster collaboration, enhance expertise, and drive innovation in the field of cardiovascular health.
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Workshop History
Since its inception in 2013, the workshop has provided advanced training to over 40 researchers from around the globe. Beyond technical skills development, this ongoing initiative has fostered a dinamic and expansive network of collaborations across institutions globally, promoting the exchange of knoledge and facilitating innovative research endeavors.

Among the laboratories applying the techniques acquired during the workshop:
- National Heart Center, Singapore
Cardiometobolic Center, National University of Singapore
- Institute for Molecular Cardiovascular Research, RWTH Aachen, Germany
- Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Aachen, Germany
- Max Planck Institute, Frankfurt Am Main, Germany
- DR2-French Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm), Strasbourg, France
- Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institute, Sweden
- Department of Molecular Cardiology, University Hospital Ulm, Germany
- Nephropathology Department, University Hospital Erlangen, Germany
- Human Genetic Laboratory, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova, Romania
- Institute for Biology and Cellular Pathology Nicolae Slmionescu, Bucharest, Romania
- Department of Biochemistry, Maastricht University, Netherlands
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, University of Medicine, Giessen, Germany

Services

Workshop Sessions

Workshop Sessions

Up-to-date lectures, open forums for discussion and hands-on training on modern cardiovascular models

Knowledge

Knowledge

Equip scientists and students with hands-on skills, fostering innovation and advancing research in the field

Networking Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Connect with professionals to share knowledge, expertise, and innovative ideas, fostering collaborative opportunities.

Workshop Methods

Refinement methods

- the distinctions between the biological systems and their potential impact on your results - optimised model design for reliable and generalisable results

Clinical Cardiology

- Complications & Unresolved Problems - Possible solutions & difficulties for implementation - Necessity of Research for Novel Therapies

Replacement methods

- existent "organ-on-the-chip" models - induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSc) and organoid systems

Myocardial Infarction

- Ischemia/Reperfusion - Permanent ligature - Cell therapy - Myocardial hydrogels/patches

Systemic interactions

- Heart/Vessels - Kidney - Heart/Vessels - Liver - Systemic disease: obesity, diabetes

Myocardial diseases

- HFpEF models - Aortic banding (TAC) - Diabetes

Atherosclerosis

Models of Atherosclerosis - Wire-injury - Collar Models - Partial Ligature - Stent Implantation

Angiogenesis

- Problems in Clinical Practice that require intervention - Molecular Mechanisms - Clinical Applications of Treatments

Echocardiography (Heart & Vessels)

- Principle of Echocardiography - Echocardiography Applications - Analysis of Echocardiographic Data

Langendorff

- Perfusion and Intraventricular Pressure Measurements - Principles - Technical Execution

Immunohistochemistry

- Principles, Description of Methods, Application in Cardiovascular Diseases Analysis, Troubleshooting - Method of Analysis of Heart and Vessels

Data & Results

- Importance of Interpretation of Data - Presentation of Results - Limitations of Results

Testimonials

     

 "The workshop played a pivotal role in shaping my career trajectory and significantly contributed to my professional and personal development, ultimately influencing the person I am today." 

Dr. Sauri Hernandez
Principal Research Scientist, Duke-NUS Singapore
     

 Thanks to your exceptional teaching and support.... the technique has been successfully implemented, and I am truly pleased with the results. I genuinely believe that the investment in this course was highly worthwhile. Moreover, I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation for the kindness and technical support you continued to provide even after the course concluded. Your willingness to assist us whenever questions or issues arose has been invaluable. 

Prof. Dr. Giovanni G Camici
Director, Center for Molecular Cardiology, University of Zürich, Switzerland
  

SCALPEL Team

Prof. Elisa Liehn

Principal Investigator, National Heart Center Singapore

Dr. Sauri Hernandez

Principal Research Scientist, Duke-NUS Signature Research Programme in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders

Ron Lim

Senior Research Assistant, Duke-NUS Signature Research Programme in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders

Loo Sze Jie

Senior Research Officer, National Heart Centre Singapore

Tan Ji Xin

Research Assistant, Duke-NUS Signature Research Programme in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders

Chi Dam

PhD Student, Duke-NUS Signature Programme in Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disorders

Host & Venues

Singhealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre

Singhealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre

The Singhealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (AMC) combines the strengths of Singhealth and Duke-NUS Me2dical School to deliver accessible, affordable and high-quality healthcare through a network of hospitals, specialty centres and polyclinics, supported by a diverse team of healthcare and academic professionals. Its mission is to provide compassionate care, develop current and future healthcare professionals, and advance health through innovative research.

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National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS)

National Heart Centre Singapore (NHCS)

National Heart Centre Singapore is a national and regional cardiac care centre providing comprehensive services from prevention to rehabilitation. It offers Singapore's only heart and lung transplantation programme.

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Contact


  • 20 College Road, Singapore
  •  Mon-Fri - 08:00-17:00

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F.A.Q

This workshop offers a comprehensive variety of methods that encompasses various aspects in the research of mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases. This workshop aims to teach all interested parties the basic techniques, preparing them to pursue their own experiments and contribute to scientific advancement in the field.

We offer two Workshop Method Routes: Myocardial Infarction or Vascular. You may select your preferred route, based on your interests as well as your research/experiments. 
Research staff in the research field of cardiovascular diseases. Namely: Clinical doctors, post-doctoral research fellows, veterinarians, biologists or students, that wish to acquire skill sets so that they may return to their own laboratory and perform their own experiments.

We welcome all from any country that are interested in attending. Please indicate your country of origin upon registration. 

Do note that this workshop will be conducted in English.
The full-course workshop spans for a duration of 5 days, that will encompass all the various comprehensive methods. Fees for the full-course workshop will be at SGD $8000 (inclusive of 9% GST).

Full-Course Workshop Fees for either Workshop Method Route would include:
1. Hotel accommodation and breakfast
2. A complete set of micro-surgical tools
3. Lunch and Coffee/Tea Breaks provided throughout the workshop duration.
4. A social evening with networking opportunities with affiliated esteemed Professors.  
Workshop program consists of a total of 8 hours of lectures with 30 hours of practical exercises will be conducted. The principles will be explained in the lectures and procedures will be presented via readily available video recordings and demonstrations.

​The workshop provides two routes of methods: ​Myocardial Infarction and Vascular. Participants will be able to select which route best suits their needs for their own research and experiments.

Lectures will be conducted by Prof Elisa Liehn (Principal Investigator, National Heart Center, Singapore).

Practical exercises will be conducted by Prof Elisa Liehn and Dr Sauri Hernandez (Principal Research Scientist, Duke-NUS).
Each method workshop will require a minimum of 3 participants and a maximum of 6 participants.

Participants who have selected the same Workshop Method Route will be grouped together. Participants will be notified on the workshop commencement period upon confirmation.
Workshop will be held at the Singhealth Experimental Medical Center (SEMC), Singapore.


Unfortunately, flight and accommodation will not be provided. 

Participants from overseas are to obtain their own ​flight tickets and booked ​their own ​accommodation during the course ​of the workshop.