VAS Microcirculation Working Group
Aims
The VAS Microcirculation Group was founded in 2018 during the VAS 15th European Angiology Days in Milano. The activities of the Group compromise education and scientific work and exchange in the field of microcirculation. The VAS Microcirculation Group facilitate cooperation between clinicians, vascular biologists and technicians as well as with other national and international organizations pursuing comparable objectives.
Educational Activities
- National Societies Congresses: Courses and Lectures.
– Angiologic Summer Academy and Annual Meeting Österreichische Gesellschaft für Internistische Angiologie (ÖGIA) Vienna. Link to programme.
– WS-5 Workshop: Mikrozirkulation – Diagnostik & Interpretation (VAS-Certificate). Link to programme – DGA Annual Meeting, Leipzig Link to programme. - European Angiology Days- Academic Yearly Conferences
– Every year a Session, Joint Session VAS-ESM https://europeanangiologydays.net - Online Short Courses (EACCME Credits) on VAS Accredited E-Learning Platform VAS Campus (star-t.it)
– Microcirculation of the skin: diagnostic procedures Microcirculation of the Skin – Diagnostic Procedures
– Capillary microscopy: basic European Basic Course in Capillaroscopy
VAS and European Society for Microcirculation (ESM) signed in 2019 an Agreement of Privileged Partnership for a close connection and collaboration between the two Organizations
The WG is represented inside the VAS Advisory Board by Peter Klein-Weigel DE- WG Chairman.
Active Members
Antonella Marcoccia, Rome, Italy; Massimiliano Vasile, Rome, Italy; Jean Claude Wautrecht, Brussels, Belgium; Michael Gwandtner, Vienna, Austria; Jiri Matuska, Hodonín; Czech Rep.; Peter Klein-Weigel, Potsdam, Germany; Sara Tehrani, Stockholm, Sweeden.
Consultants
Bengt Fagrell, Stockholm, Sweden; Boy Houben, Maastricht, The Netherlands*