July 13–16, 2026
Boston, MA
BCVS | Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2026 is a trade show in Boston, MA.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Registration is open online through the American Heart Association. Key dates for the 2026 Scientific Sessions:
The optional pre-conference symposium ("Cardio-Immunology Meets Cardio-Metabolism") can be added during registration. For abstract presenters, submissions opened January 14, 2026 and closed March 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. CST. Registration questions can be directed to the AHA registration team at 1-508-743-8517, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
The BCVS Scientific Sessions is the American Heart Association's premier annual meeting for basic and translational cardiovascular research, recognized as one of the largest such gatherings worldwide. It has built a longstanding reputation for advancing the development of new cardiovascular therapeutics and for training young and diverse researchers. A notable upcoming milestone is that, beginning in 2027, BCVS and the Vascular Discovery Scientific Sessions will run consecutively.
39 Dalton Street
The Sheraton Boston Hotel is the largest hotel in Boston, with 1,220 rooms and suites, plus a full-service restaurant, a spa and extensive meeting facilities. Connected to the Prudential Center and Hynes Convention Center, the hotel features 70,000 square feet of versatile event space. Amenities include one of Boston's largest lap pools, with a seasonal retractable roof, and an expansive fitness center. It sits in the historic Back Bay neighborhood, directly connected to the Prudential Center and the Hynes Convention Center.
On-site valet parking is available at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, with a daily valet fee of $72.00 per day. The hotel is directly connected to the Prudential Center, where additional public garage parking is available in the Back Bay. Because parking is limited and the venue is well served by transit, many attendees rely on the subway or rideshare.
The Sheraton Boston is itself the host hotel and the most convenient place to stay. Other options in the surrounding Back Bay neighborhood include:
American Heart Association
The BCVS Scientific Sessions 2026 take place July 13–16, 2026, at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts. An optional pre-conference symposium is held on Sunday, July 12.
The meeting is designed for researchers, physician-scientists, trainees, and early-career investigators focused on fundamental and translational cardiovascular science. It is especially valuable for those working in areas such as cardiac gene and cell therapy, tissue engineering, microRNAs, and iPS cells.
Registration is available online through the American Heart Association. The Early Bird discount deadline is April 13, 2026, and the Advanced discount deadline is June 1, 2026.
The 2026 keynote speaker is Jonathan Epstein, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania. His keynote is titled "Treating Cardiac Fibrosis with mRNA and CAR T cells."
Boston Logan International Airport is about 4 miles away. Travelers can take the Back Bay Logan Express bus to the adjacent Hynes Convention Center, use the MBTA Green Line, or take a taxi or rideshare, which typically costs around $25–$50.
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