SATY Conference: Atherosclerosis, Fibrosis, and Digital Health at the Interchange of Health and Disease

Welcome to the Annual Conference of the Finnish Atherosclerosis Society (SATY ry) 2024! The event takes place at the wonderful Pikisali, Oulu City Theatre in Oulu, Finland from June 10th to June 11th.

Join us for a dynamic two-day event themed: "Atherosclerosis, Fibrosis, and Digital Health at the Interchange of Health and Disease" co-organized by SATY and the University of Oulu PROFI themes DigiHealth, 6GESS, and Fibrobesity. This top-notch academic conference offers a prime opportunity to delve into the latest advancements in cardiovascular research.

Come engage in stimulating discussions, discover groundbreaking insights, and connect with fellow scholars shaping the future of healthcare. Don't miss out – secure your spot at the SATY ry 2024 conference today!

Event Program

Day 1: June 10 (12 PM - 4 PM)

12.00-12.10 Opening: Prof. Janne Hukkanen, University of Oulu

Session: Artery disease and genetics/metabolomics

Chair: Prof. Minna Kaikkonen-Määttä, University of Eastern Finland

12.10 – 12.50 Prof. Juha Kere – Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden: Genetic data – What can it give, and what not

12.50 – 13.15 Adj. Prof. Minna Karjalainen – University of Oulu: Genome-wide characterization of circulating metabolic biomarkers

13.15 – 14.15 Coffee break and posters

14.15 – 14.30 Ilakya Selvarajan – University of Eastern Finland: Identification of MAFB as an adipose tissue macrophage master regulator in adipose tissue

14.30 – 14.45 Jimi Virkkala – University of Oulu and University of Eastern Finland: Shared genetic signal discovery in multi-trait meta-analyses of coronary artery disease and aortic aneurysms

14.45 – 15.00 Martina Lorey – Wihuri Research Institute, Helsinki: Extracellular lipoproteins isolated from carotid endarterectomy samples activate different pathways in human macrophages than native and in-vitro modified LDL and VLDL

15.00 – 15.50 Prof. Peter Meikle – University of Melbourne and Monash University, Australia: Combining lipidomic and polygenic risk scores for reclassification of intermediate cardiovascular risk

15.50 – 16.00 Tuire Salonurmi – University of Oulu: What 6GESS-profiling theme of the University of Oulu can offer for atherosclerosis research

18 – 22 Dinner - Join us for a dinner and networking!

Day 2: June 11 (9 AM - 4 PM)

Session 1: Residual risk in ischemic heart disease

Chair: PhD, Adj. Prof. Katariina Öörni, Wihuri Research Institute and University of Helsinki

9.00 – 9.30 Prof. Seppo Lehto – Lapland Central Hospital and University of Oulu: Modern lipid treatment and residual risk

9.30 – 9.45 Simon Pfisterer – University of Helsinki: Leukocyte lipid uptake and storage profiles along the lipid-lowering treatment journey: an observational study

9.45 – 10.00 Prof. Janne Hukkanen – University of Oulu: Plasma 4Β-hydroxycholesterol is a major determinant of serum HDL cholesterol

10.00 – 10.15 Daria Kostiniuk – University of Tampere: Circulatory miR-339-5p is associated with later development of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in the prospective Young Finns Study

10.15 – 10.30 Break

Session 2: Digital care pathways in ischemic heart disease

Chair: Prof. Markku Savolainen, University of Oulu

10.30 – 10.55 RN, MHC Satu Peltonen – Kuopio University Hospital and University of Eastern Finland: How to improve patient care with digital solutions in ischemic heart disease – Kuopio experience

10.55 – 11.20 Cardiologist Harri Silvola – Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu: How to improve patient care with digital solutions in ischemic heart disease – Oulu experience

11.20 – 11.45 CEO Teppo Virkkula – Onnikka Health Oy: Weight management with Onnikka mobile app

11.45 – 12.45 Lunch and posters

Session 3: Role of cardiac fibrosis in sudden cardiac death

Chair: Prof. Juhani Junttila, University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital

12.45 – 13.10 Prof. Juhani Junttila – University of Oulu: Myocardial disease in sudden cardiac death

13.10 – 13.35 Prof. Antti Saraste – University of Turku: Imaging of myocardial fibrosis.

13.35 – 13.50 Dr. Julia Swan – University of Oulu: Activin receptor signalling affects cardiovascular health by hindering microvascular endothelial cell function and mediating fibrosis

13.50 – 14.05 Iida Räty – University of Eastern Finland: Ex vivo imaging of myocardial inflammation in subacute myocardial infarction with 3-D T1rho mapping MRI in mice

14.05 – 14.40 Coffee break and posters

Session 4: Inflammatory origins of CVD risk

Chair: Prof. Janne Hukkanen, University of Oulu

14.40 – 14.55 Anni Niemelä - Wihuri Research Institute and University of Helsinki: Intensive periodontal treatment reduces serum-induced activation of macrophages

14.55 – 15.10 MSc Eloi Schmauch – University of Eastern Finland: Transcriptomic and spatial dissection of human ex vivo right atrial tissue reveals proinflammatory microvascular changes in ischemic heart disease and heart failure

15.10 – 15.50 Prof. David Burgner – Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Australia: Communicable disease meets non-communicable disease: Opportunities for CVD prevention across the life course

15.50 – 16.00 Young Investigator awards and closing remarks

Register Now – Secure Your Spot!

Registration by Webropol: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/90343BF5D61E238C

The deadline for registration is 31.5.!

In addition to your contact details, we will need information regarding your attendance at dinner.

Registration includes complimentary access to the conference, dinner on the first day, and lunch on the second day.

IMPORTANT: To avoid no show-up, and no cancellations for the dinner, we will charge 50 euros for the unused dinner card, as there is a limited number of seats available.

Questions?

For further inquiries, contact Tuire Salonurmi (tuire.salonurmi@oulu.fi) or Anna-Kaisa Ruotsalainen (anna-kaisa.ruotsalainen@uef.fi).

Join us in Oulu to share your insights and contributions that are vital to our collective success. We look forward to seeing you in Oulu!