• The ISHR American Section was organized on January 23rd, 1969 in the state of Massachusetts, United States. 
• In addition to being the largest section of ISHR International, ISHR-NAS has been independently operated with a long-standing track-record as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• The American section has merged with the Canadian Section to form ISHR-NAS, which has been fueled by the continual investment and support of government funding agencies, academic institutions, private sponsorships, and public endorsement over the years.
• We have formed many partnerships, including with other ISHR Sections (Australian, Chinese, European, Indian, Japanese, and Latin American).
• Over the years, our roster has grown to include over 450 members.
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Missions

Our mission is to promote the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in the cardiovascular sciences across North America through publications, congresses and other media. Our goals are:

• To promote and foster the exchange and diffusion of concepts and information throughout the Americas relating to metabolism, structure, and function of the cardiovascular system in health and disease.
• To advance knowledge in the scientific disciplines relating to cardiovascular function and disease.
• To hold regular scientific meetings dealing with heart research.
• To provide a suitable forum for the discussion of problems relating to cardiovascular function and disease.

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