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Azin Kheirkhah

@azinkh.bsky.social

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ”¬Researcher @The Institute of Genetic Epidemiology | EAS Young Fellow | πŸŽ™οΈAtheroTalk-Podcast | Austria | Medical University of Innsbruck @i-med.ac.at |πŸ«€ #cardiosky | #PCSK9 | She/her ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1405-9903

428 Followers  |  420 Following  |  49 Posts  |  Joined: 09.12.2024  |  2.6934

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Don’t miss your chance to join the Advanced Course on non-classical risk factors in Vienna, October 27! This is not your typical course. Limited places available – once we’re full, that’s it. The next opportunity like this may be a long way off. Secure your spot now: eas.to/NCRFATReg

29.09.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 It's FH Awareness Week! Early detection of Familial Hypercholesterolemia can save lives.
πŸŽ™οΈ Check out our special #AtheroTalk episode to learn about this underdiagnosed condition and help spread the word.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5npU...

@eassociety.bsky.social #cardiosky

23.09.2025 17:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this episode of AtheroTalk, we explore a new Consensus Statement that proposes a three-stage, holistic framework for understanding and managing metabolic disease.

🎧 eas.to/ATHTalkE17S
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15.09.2025 07:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this special live episode, we sat down with two successful grant recipients: Profs Judith Sluimer and Keith Channon. Get a candid look at what it really takes to secure major research funding & practical advice for grant applicants.

🎧 eas.to/ATHTalkE14S
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29.07.2025 08:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was very nice recording this podcast and talking about our research at @helsinki.fi and forming the startup company www.moncytehealth.com!

25.08.2025 05:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Focused Update recommends risk-based LDL-C lowering, highlights greater benefit in youth, and adopts SCORE2 and SCORE2-OP to estimate both fatal and non-fatal events up to age 89, with risk thresholds roughly doubled to reflect higher non-fatal event rates. eas.to/guidelines-2...

02.09.2025 11:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Q&A with Dr Azin Kheirkhah: touchCARDIO Future Leader 2025 – touchCARDIOLOGY In this Q&A, Dr Azin Kheirkhah shares how her winding academic journey led her to a passion for atherosclerosis, the impact of collaborative mentorship, and her excitement for how big data, multi-omics and machine learning are reshaping cardiovascular risk prediction and disease prevention.

Grateful to @TouchCardio for the kind invitation to be interviewed. Many thanks to @eassociety.bsky.social and the whole Touch Cardio team for the opportunity, it was a real privilege.
#CardioSky
Link: touchcardio.com/insight/qa-w...

26.08.2025 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was great to record an #AtheroTalk podcast and talk about our research and establishing the spinout company www.moncytehealth.com! A big thank you to the #AtheroTalk Team, especially Sanne M. and @azinkh.bsky.social for interviewing me and doing the recording. It has been a very nice experience!

24.07.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've launched new expert-led Short Track Courses, designed to equip healthcare professionals with focused, up-to-date knowledge in key areas of lipidology and cardiovascular prevention: eas.to/ShortTracks. All courses are free for EAS members, including National Society and complimentary members.

23.07.2025 07:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

#CardioSky

23.07.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🎧 Have you listened to the latest episode of #AtheroTalk yet? It’s out now and definitely worth a listen!
@spfisterer.bsky.social
@eassociety.bsky.social

πŸ”— Tune in nowπŸ‘‡πŸΌ
Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/5X2j...
#CardioSky
#MedSky
#academia

23.07.2025 06:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Novel staging system for systemic metabolic disorders! With actionable treatment

17.05.2025 12:44 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How tick saliva could help treat inflammatory diseases Read more about the study!

πŸ•·οΈ How could #tick saliva help treat inflammatory diseases?

A team from #MedUniVienna reviews new findings on how bioactive molecules in tick saliva modulate the immune system. Their work reveals potential for innovative therapies beyond disease transmission. ‡

28.05.2025 05:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us in person or virtually for Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy

πŸ“… Oct. 17 – 19
πŸ“Washington DC or virtually

www.acc.org/Education-an...

@accintouch.bsky.social
#CardioSky #CardioTwitter #ACC #CardioOB #ACCCVTeam

16.05.2025 03:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us for AHA CLCD Council #WIC Committee Webinar
AI in Action: Enhancing CV Care, Education & Everyday Life

πŸ“… May 28, 6:30PM EST
πŸ”— heart.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#CardioSky
@ahascience.bsky.social @drlaxmimehta.bsky.social @dranulala.bsky.social @garimasharmamd.bsky.social @erinmichos.bsky.social

16.05.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈNew #AtheroTalk Episode – Now Live!
We had the pleasure of speaking with Prof. Noam Zelcer during the #EASCongress2025!
‼️Looking for a PhD? His lab is hiring- deadline soon!!!
🎧Listen now:
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6fdY...
#PhDPosition #SciencePodcast #CardioSky @eassociety.bsky.social

14.05.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What does EAS Young Fellows Programm mean?? It means SCIENCE, PASSION, FRIENDSHIP & a touch of ART β€” all in one squad! Loving the energy at #EASCongress2025 #EASYoungFellows #MyEAS2025 #AtheroTalk

06.05.2025 15:02 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#CardioSky #MedSky

12.05.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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At the EAS Congress, we had the opportunity to record a live episode of the πŸŽ™οΈ#AtheroTalk podcast, featuring Professors Judith Sluimer & Keith Channon, who shared invaluable tips and advice on successful grant applications.
We also recorded exciting new episodes-stay tuned! @eassociety.bsky.social

12.05.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈ#AtheroTalk episode 12 is out!
Prof. Jeffrey Kroon joins us to share insights on thriving in academic science, from grant writing to leading cutting-edge research.
@kroonlab.bsky.social @eassociety.bsky.social #CardioSky
🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4rEf...

11.05.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We’re thrilled that #AtheroTalk was mentioned at the #EAS opening ceremony, what an honor!
Huge thanks to our incredible team, dedicated listeners, and EAS for the continued support.
It’s been an amazing journey so far! @eassociety.bsky.social #CardioSky #sciencepodcast #PhD #postdoc #MedSky

06.05.2025 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Which session at #EASCongress2025 are you most excited about? πŸ‘€ @eassociety.bsky.social
I’ve started building my personal agenda and there’s so much to choose from! Drop your must-see picks below β€” I might add them to my list! πŸ“πŸ‘‡

20.04.2025 20:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How can we turn what we know about familial hypercholesterolaemia into real-world progress? Join the IAS/EAS Joint Session on Tuesday, 06 May to explore the global state of FH and how implementation science can shape better outcomes.
πŸ“ bit.ly/4aIFlcY

21.04.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Ready to share your #EASCongress2025 experience?

Our Social Media Toolkit is here to help you connect, engage, and spread the word.

Find everything you need – hashtags, tips, visuals, and more – all in one place. Let’s amplify the conversation together. πŸ‘‰ eas-congress.com/2025/social-...

18.04.2025 18:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

#CardioSky #MedSky

17.04.2025 18:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Abstract deadline 🚨 48th European Lipoprotein Club: eas-elc.org πŸ‘‰ April 24th. If you love metabolism and related disorders this meeting is for you. Speakers: Ana Paula Arruda, Oliver Bruns, Antje KΓΆrner, Claudia Monaco, and Keynote Phil Scherer plus 35 talks selected from abstracts!
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17.04.2025 06:09 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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‼️To all early-career researchers:
The EASCongress is just around the corner. Tune into our latest #AtheroTalk episode to get familiar with leading researchers before you meet them in person. Give it a listen and let us know what you think!
open.spotify.com/episode/3oyl...
@eassociety.bsky.social

17.04.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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With just a few days left to register for #EASCongress2025, this is your opportunity to be part of vital conversations and gain insights from leading experts in the field of atherosclerosis.

Join us for an enriching and thought-provoking experience πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3UYJAKF

16.04.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ™οΈNew #AtheroTalk episode just released!
We’re joined by Prof. Binder, a leading voice in atherosclerosis research. He shares powerful insights, his journey, and what’s next in the field. Tune in now! @eassociety.bsky.social @cjbinder.bsky.social #CardioSky
🎧 Spotify:
open.spotify.com/episode/3oyl...

15.04.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ron Blankstein (Boston, USA) will explore how AI is transforming atherosclerosis phenotyping and its implications for imaging – a glimpse into the future of cardiovascular care. Start planning your #EASCongress2025 schedule: bit.ly/3PYELy4

09.04.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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