Vascular surgery research is an exciting growth area, shaped by emerging technologies, novel methodologies, and a growing emphasis on sustainability and equity in healthcare. To capture these key developments, the BJS Academy is launching the 2025 vascular theme series, a collection of insightful discussions featuring leading experts in the field. Over the next six weeks, this series will offer a dive into cutting-edge topics, ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) in vascular surgery to green surgery initiatives and advancements in imaging biomarkers.
This year’s series is structured around key lectures and presentations delivered at the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland’s Annual Scientific Meeting (VASGBI ASM) in Brighton, November 2024, and expert-led sessions. These talks highlight key developments and opportunities in vascular surgery today. The series will be published online at weekly intervals and will serve as a valuable resource for vascular surgeons, interventionalists, researchers, and allied healthcare professionals.
What to expect from the 2025 vascular theme series
Keynote sessions from the Vascular Society meeting
The BJS Prize Session: Showcasing ground-breaking research from researchers around the UK and Ireland who were successful in reaching the prestigious BJS prize session at the VSGBI ASM. A great resource for learning, collaboration, and examples of how to get your research recognised.
The BJS Lecture – The emerging role of Artificial Intelligence in vascular surgery (Professor Fabien Lareyre, Nice, France): AI is transforming surgical decision-making, imaging interpretation, and personalised treatment planning. This lecture explores the current and future applications of AI in vascular surgery.
The Kinmonth Lecture – Green surgery: Process and products (Professor Mahmoud Bhutta, Brighton and Sussex University): With a growing commitment to sustainability, this inspirational talk examines how the vascular community can adopt environmentally responsible practices without compromising patient care. Professor Bhutta also shares his eye-opening findings on ethical manufacturing practices for surgical instruments and equipment that we use in the NHS - this provides a real food for thought and a call for action to all in surgery.
Additional expert contributions
Beyond the keynote lectures, the series will feature expert discussions on emerging scientific advancements:
Imaging biomarkers in aortic and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) (Miss Rachael Forsyth, Edinburgh): Novel imaging techniques are enhancing the early detection and monitoring of vascular disease, improving precision in patient management.
Immune cells in cardiovascular diseas
e (Professor Katherine Gallagher, Michigan, USA): The role of inflammation and immune response in vascular pathology is gaining increasing recognition, offering new avenues for therapeutic intervention.
Why this series matters
Vascular surgical research is a growth area within the specialty, with numerous prestigious funding awards attainted which presents an exciting opportunity to enhance patient care. This series aims to provide a stimulating insight into emerging research fields. From leveraging AI to enhance decision-making to adopting sustainable surgical practices, these developments have the potential to reshape how we approach vascular disease management. This series aims to provide clinicians and researchers with timely insights that can inform both practice and policy, as well as stimulate a greater awareness among all involved in the care of vascular patients.
Whether you are a vascular surgeon, endovascular or interventional specialist, a researcher, or an allied health professional, this series offers an opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the latest advancements in vascular care. We encourage you to follow along each week and contribute to the ongoing conversation through the BJS Academy.
Get involved
BJS Academy welcomes discussion and engagement on these topics and others. As the series unfolds, we invite you to share your perspectives, ask questions, and explore how these insights can be applied in clinical practice. If you would like to comment on any of the recorded sessions or have specific areas of interest, please reach out to the BJS Academy team (katie@bjsacademy.com).
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