2011 AHA Orlando

2011 GWICC Beijing

2011 ASE Montreal

Past Events

2010 HRS San Diego

2010 AHA Chicago

2009 ACC in Orlando

2009 ASE Washington

2008 AHA

2008 ASE Toronto

 
 

On Sunday, March 29th, CnAHA had its annual event CnAHA/ACC in Orlando, FL.  There were more than 40 cardiologists from US, China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong attended the meeting. Representatives from ACC, AHA and ASE also attended and gave speeches, including:

Dr. Linda Gillam, ACC Foundation and Ex-President of ASE, talked about taking responsibility and the importance of participating ACC activities in local chapters, especially woman and minorities.

Dr. Ge Shuping, President, CnAHA, talked about the past, present, and future of CnAHA, especially its role as the "community" for our members, colleagues and friends involved in cardiovascular science and medicine from US and China.

Dr. Gerard Martin, ACC Chair of ACHDPC, talked about his personal experience in Shanghai and the collaborative efforts between ACC and China in fighting congenital heart diseases in China.

Dr. Hu Dayi, President, CCCP, talked about the directions of Chinese Cardiology Societies. The emphasis of systemic approach and career development of young Chinese cardiologists.

Dr. Zhang Yun, Academician, and President of Chinese Association of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, gave an update in cardiovascular research, i.e. basic, translational and clinical
(trials) research in China.


Dr Gillam and Dr Mangion with CNAHA Members
Dr Dayi Hu addresses CnAHA Members
Dr. Gerard Martin, ACC Chair of ACHDPC

Dr. Tsui-Lieh Hsu, Ex-President, Taiwan Echocardiography Society, congratulated the CnAHA/ACC on behalf of the cardiologists in Taiwan and emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in fighting the global epidemics of cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Sidney Smith, AHA Ex-President, Present-Elect, World Heart Federation, an old friend of Chinese cardiologists and CnAHA congratulated the participant in English and Chinese and encouraged the partnership between CnAHA, AHA and World Heart Federation.  He welcomed CnAHA to be in partnership with World Heart Federation during the 3rd Scientific Sessions from June 16 -19, 2010 in Beijing, China.
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Mr. Eric Danderson, a Caucasian New Yorker, as the Vice President of Chinese Medical Tribune in Beijing, gave a very good speech about the challenges and opportunity of Chinese medical society, he gave some very interesting and telling statistics.

Dr. Ma Xin, Secretary in General, Academy of Cardiovascular Research Excellence, ACRE, talked about translational research in China and the collaboration and possible integration of CnAHA and ACRE.


A typical Hong Kong style Cantonese Dinner was served and social events followed the speeches. The meeting adjourned at 9:30pm.


Dr. Tsui-Lieh Hsu, Ex-President, Taiwan Echocardiography Society
Dr. Sidney Smith, AHA Ex-President, Present-Elect, World Heart
Dr. Ma Xin, Secretary in General, Academy of Cardiovascular Research