Global event: #BlackInCardio to celebrate Black excellence, raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases in the Black community

The first #BlackInCardio week happens Oct. 19-25. It’s an inclusive event welcoming everyone at all career levels and all career types to join in and inspire more Black students to consider a career in cardiovascular medicine/research.

Please contact me to get in touch with one of the organizers to learn more.

Schedule:Monday: Roll call for networking and sharing/celebrating Black Cardio trailblazers

Tuesday: Whole heart – conversations with cardiologists, scientists who study the heart

Wednesday: Vasculature – conversations with vascular specialists, and about hypertension and stroke in Black communities

Thursday: Metabolic – conversation about cardiometabolic diseases like diabetes, and risk factors like stress and adiposity

Friday: Professionals – highlighting the work of cardiovascular professionals, starting conversations around topics related to cardiovascular work and health in Black communities

Saturday/Sunday: Weekend – what do Black cardiovascular professionals do outside of the lab?

More info: https://blackincardio.com/