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December 9, 2024 The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures is delighted to welcome Dr. Leigh Ann O’Banion to the Board of Directors. Dr. O’Banion is a board-certified vascular surgeon and Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of California San Francisco-Fresno Branch Campus. Her remarkable career reflects not only her clinical excellence but also her dedication to addressing health inequities in underserved communities. Dr. O’Banion is the founder of the Co

September 23, 2024 We are delighted to announce that Dr. Patric Liang, MD, has been named the 2024 Wylie Scholar Award recipient. Dr. Liang is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and an Attending Vascular Surgeon at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. His pioneering research is making strides to improve vascular surgery outcomes. Dr. Liang’s award-winning project, “Biodegradable Hydrogels for Perivascular Delivery of Targeted Gene Therapy to Improve

September 10, 2024 Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common yet often overlooked condition where the arteries in the legs become narrowed or blocked, leading to reduced blood flow. This can result in symptoms like leg pain, cramping, or non-healing wounds. If untreated, PAD can significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious complications.  In the most advanced stages, PAD can lead to amputation of the toes or leg.  Early detection is essential f