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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

CICS wears red to support @ahascience.bsky.social 's nationwide campaign to raise awareness about women's heart health, encourage heart disease prevention, and support research. We are proud to #WearRedforWomen and empower women to take charge of their own heart health!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Hear from the authors of the @frontiersmedia.bsky.social lead article – including our Director @maikawa.bsky.social – calling for a radical shift towards precision medicine to tackle cardiovascular disease on Monday, November 17th at 10am EST. Register here: events.frontiersin.org/precision-ca...

Sasha A.S. @toleafgirl.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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#teamMassSpec we discovered a novel form of apolipoproteins that are secreted, circulate in blood and accumulate in atheroma: ADP-ribosylated apolipoproteins discovered using mass spectrometry-enabled proteomics

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Check out Drs. Kanter and Vaisar's editorial on our recent publication exploring ADP ribosylation in Ldlr-/- mice in @ahajournals.bsky.social's ATVB! www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

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Sasha A.S. @toleafgirl.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Im delighted to be a candidate for member-at-large ! If you’re a US HUPO member please check us out and cast your vote!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Elena Aikawa once again brings together clinicians and basic scientists at the Innovations in Valvular Heart Disease session at #AHA25

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Sasha A.S. @toleafgirl.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

#AHA2025 @americanheart.bsky.social #NOLA

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Our Director of Cardiovascular Calcification Elena Aikawa delved into vascular calcification and how medicine and science are working together to shape the frontiers of medical therapy this morning at #AHA25 @ahascience.bsky.social

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The excitement and energy remain high this week at ISEV’s EVs in Immunity in Athens with an incredible talk from our founding director @maikawa.bsky.social who shared the newest updates on HIV Nef EVs in the context of atherosclerosis!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Co-Director Elena Aikawa represents CICS at the International Society of Extracellular Vesicles’ “EVs in Immunity” meeting in Athens, Greece with her groundbreaking work in macrophage derived EVs!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! CICS celebrates with our annual elevator photo!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Curious how our Frontiers in Science lead article could change heart medicine? This explainer article makes it easy to understand! tinyurl.com/3k49dua6

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Our lead article in Frontiers in Science shows how AI, omics, and RNA therapies could make “untreatable” heart conditions treatable. Personalized medicine is coming—but global collaboration is key! tinyurl.com/3cxw36th

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Representing Center Director @maikawa.bsky.social is his fellow @sarveshchelvanambi.bsky.social and his exciting work at the intersection of immunology and cardiovascular medicine! Make sure to stop by today! #VB2025

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

As Chief Editor for Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, our director @maikawa.bsky.social has a unique perspective to share during this important session!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Tune into the exciting science senior fellow @sarveshchelvanambi.bsky.social is presenting at @navbo.bsky.social #VB2025 TODAY at 11am in Grand II, followed by @maikawa.bsky.social perspectives on the current scientific landscape at the lunchtime roundtable at 12:30 in the Cape Cod Room!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Publish or Perish? Join tomorrow's #VB2025 lunch roundtable featuring our director @maikawa.bsky.social to hear varying perspectives on how to navigate the current publication landscape. See you tomorrow at 12:30 in the Cape Cod room!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Co-director Elena Aikawa was invited to share her expertise in cardiovascular matrix remodeling at #VB2025. The fun doesn't stop today -- @sarveshchelvanambi.bsky.social will present exciting science tomorrow at 11am at Grand II.

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

CICS is so excited to be at @navbo.bsky.social 's #VB2025 this year! We're kicking off with Co-Director Elena Aikawa speaking at Lunch and Learn for Trainees today, Monday 10/20 12:30-1:45 in the Bass River Room. Great opportunity for trainees to chat with senior scientists!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Today, CICS hosted physician-scientist Dr. Brian Lindman from Vanderbilt University Medical Center to speak on aortic stenosis and opportunities for growth in the field. It was a great opportunity to view AS from both the clinical and scientific perspectives!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Our lead article on precision cardiovascular medicine is featured by Rainer Schulz! He highlights how new experimental models, targeted therapies, and AI can bring truly personalized CVD care to patients worldwide. tinyurl.com/mtyx6x45

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Thrilled to see our Frontiers in Science lead article editorialized by Hugo Ten Cate! He emphasizes harnessing patient heterogeneity, AI, and cutting-edge antithrombotics to transform cardiovascular care. Precision medicine in action! tinyurl.com/t7dxh8na

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Our Frontiers in Science lead article on precision cardiovascular medicine is editorialized by Joseph C. Wu, highlighting how reframing disease heterogeneity—from obstacle to opportunity—can transform the future of cardiovascular care. tinyurl.com/yhh3ywz2

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Honored that our Frontiers in Science lead article on precision cardiovascular medicine is editorialized by global leaders Valentin Fuster, Filip Swirski, and Girish Nadkarni, emphasizing how precision & population health approaches can unite against CVD. tinyurl.com/3pn6vzur

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Big news! Our article “Precision Cardiovascular Medicine: Shifting the Innovation Paradigm” is a lead feature in Frontiers in Science, the flagship Frontiers journal—showcasing how systems biology and AI are tackling disease heterogeneity and redefining cardiovascular care. tinyurl.com/4pb2tp5h

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

CICS wishes you a Happy World Heart Day! Sept 29 reminds us that up to 80% of premature CVD deaths are preventable through early screening, access to care, & healthy choices. We’re proud to be advancing research in cardiovascular medicine to reduce the global burden. #WorldHeartDay

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Our Co-Director Elena Aikawa delivered the 24th Annual Ramzi S. Cotran Lecture hosted by Harvard Medical School, BWH, and Boston Children's Hospital. This incredible event was attended by faculty and fellows across MGB, HMS, and BIDMC, including her former mentor Dr. Frederick Schoen.

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We are proud to announce that our Co-Director, Elena Aikawa, will deliver the prestigious Annual Ramzi S. Cotran Memorial Lecture on Thursday, September 25, at 4:30 p.m. at the Folkman Auditorium, Boston Children’s Hospital (300 Longwood Ave). Hope to see you there!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Our Co-Director Elena Aikawa delivered a well-received Keynote Lecture at the 10th Heart Valve Biology and Tissue Engineering Meeting, hosted by Sir Magdi Yacoub, at the Royal Society in London!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Our Director Masanori Aikawa delivered a special seminar at University College London’s Department of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, organized by Professor Sergio Bertazzo! @ucl.ac.uk

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Packed room tonight for Dr. Kathryn Rexrode’s keynote lecture at the @massgeneralbrigham.bsky.social annual Women in Medicine and Science Symposium!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

We’re proud to celebrate this year’s Women in Medicine and Science Symposium! Congratulations to the outstanding women who presented, and thank you to the organizers — especially our co-director Dr. Elena Aikawa, whose dedication to empowering women in medicine makes this event possible.

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

We report that apolipoproteins are ADP-ribosylated, and these modified forms accumulate in plaques. Congratulations to the Singh and M Aikawa labs, Drs Pestana and Delwarde, and coauthors for their hard work on reporting this new biology. @ahajournals.bsky.social www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

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ADP-Ribosylation in Experimental Atherosclerosis: A Potential Link Between Dyslipidemia and Inflammation in Cardiovascular Disease | Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

t.co/54F6tLJDTs Our Director of Proteomics, Dr. Sasha Singh, will discuss alongside Dr. Duc Duong their respective research in addressing challenges in large-scale plasma proteomics for biomarker discovery. Mark your calendars for Sept. 23rd at 11am EDT!

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Our co-director Dr. Elena Aikawa delivered an amazing talk at the European Society of Cardiology annual meeting in Madrid, Spain. Inspiring as always!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Our Director of Proteomics Research Dr. Sasha Singh gave a wonderful and inspiring talk at last week's Festival of Genomics Boston about her innovative work using omics technologies in cardiovascular research. #FoGBoston #genomics #biodata

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

We are excited to share that our Director of Proteomics Research, Dr. Sasha Singh, will be speaking at #FOGBoston at the end of this month! Registration is free for over 90% of attendees, so don't miss out! Reserve your spot at hubs.la/Q03cHRdb0. #genomics #biodata

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Masanori Aikawa, CICS Founding Director, delivered a lecture at the 2025 Translational Panel during the Vascular Research Initiatives Conference of the Society for Vascular Surgery in Baltimore, held in conjunction with @ahascience.bsky.social Vascular Discovery 2025.

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Co-Director of CICS and world leader in the field of cardiovascular calcification Prof. Elena Aikawa is awarded the Outstanding Mentorship of Women Award from the ATVB Women's Leadership Council of @ahascience.bsky.social. Thank you for being a driving force behind progress for women in science!

Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Job posting alert: CICS has an open postdoc position in Masanori Aikawa's group! Please visit our website – link in bio – for more info.

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Rachel Cahalane, PhD @rachelcahalane.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I'm thrilled to have joined this year's Heart Valve Society meeting in Cairo. I shared the latest findings from my EU #MACROVALVE project. To top it off, Dr Cassandra Clift and I won best oral presentations in the ICTEHV and basic valve biology and engineering sessions! #HVS2025

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Center for Interdisciplinary Cardiovascular Sciences (CICS) @cicsnews.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

#HVS2025 was a success! Fellows from Dr. Elena Aikawa's group, @rachelcahalane.bsky.social and Cassandra Clift – also members on the board of the Young Professionals Network – , earned both an abstract competition as well as Best Oral Presentation! Congratulations to you both!