Oct 27-29, 2021 (Wed – Fri, 12 pm – 4 pm EST; 9 am – 1 pm PST; 6 pm – 10 pm CET), Virtual Meeting
The NHLBI is hosting an event to review the state of the current science and evidence for links between circadian rhythms in blood pressure regulation and chronotherapy for hypertension. This workshop, which is sponsored by the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences (DCVS) in coordination with the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, will also identify research gaps and opportunities that are inhibiting progress in understanding these important connections. The virtual event is free and open to the public. Dr. Michelle Gumz (UF)and Dr. Daichi Shimbo (Columbia) will be co-chairing.
Featured session topics include:
- Phenotypic Manifestations of Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure
- Abnormal Circadian Rhythm: Blood Pressure, Target Organ Damage, and Disease
- Mechanisms Influencing Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure
- Additional Factors Associated with Circadian Rhythm of Blood Pressure
- Interventions