Platelets as TGF-β1 Donors, Fibroblasts as TGFβRII Targets: A Cellular Cascade Driving Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm; A. Phillip Owens III, Ph.D.

Cardiology Grand Rounds

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 12:00 PM


Grand Round starts in:

Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute - Columbus, OH
March 23rd, 2026
1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit Hours

Description

1.What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm and identify current screening guidelines for diagnosis and treatment

2.Explain the pathological hallmarks for abdominal aortic aneurysm development

3.Explain how platelet–fibroblast TGF-β1/TGFβRII signaling promotes changes in the aortic wall that lead to AAA

Dates and Times

Start: 3/23/2026 12:00 PM
End: 3/23/2026 1:00 PM

Objectives

1.What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm and identify current screening guidelines for diagnosis and treatment

2.Explain the pathological hallmarks for abdominal aortic aneurysm development

3.Explain how platelet–fibroblast TGF-β1/TGFβRII signaling promotes changes in the aortic wall that lead to AAA

Speakers

  • Phillip Owens, MD

Location

Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute
473 W. 12th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Accreditation Statement

The Ohio State University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The Ohio State University designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Need help with this Grand Round Session?

Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:

Allison Robinson
Department: Cardiology
Phone: (614) 814-6520
Email: allison.robinson@osumc.edu