Spatially Mapping Atherosclerosis: Connecting Molecular Architecture to Clinical Understanding

This presentation traces the evolving understanding of atherosclerosis, emphasizing inflammation and demonstrating how spatial transcriptomic and glycomic profiling refine insights into coronary plaque biology and determinants of stability. Presenter: Gregory A, Payne, MD, PhD, FAHA Associate Professor of Medicine Director, Comprehensive Cardiovascular Centre Division of Cardiovascular Disease University of Alabama at Birmingham