HFA Winter Research Meeting on Translational Heart Failure
The HFA Winter Research Meeting will be hosted in Berlin, Germany from 18-20 of January 2027 in collaboration with the ESC Working Group on Myocardial Function.
The abstracts accepted and presented during the meeting will be published in an online abstract supplement of the European Journal of Heart Failure.
This is your chance to be acknowledged by your community:
- Guido Tarone award €1,000
- Young Investigator Award (YIA) 700€ and runners-up 400€
For any questions related to abstract submissions and/or presentation please contact educationalcourses@escardio.org
Target Audience
The HFA Winter Research Meeting on Translational Heart Failure is a great opportunity for young researchers to meet the experts in the field of basic, translational and clinical heart failure science.
The meeting is aimed at basic, translational and clinical researchers in the field of heart failure, more specifically those doing their research in one of the following fields:
- Basic science
- Heart failure
- Imaging
- Arrhythmias and device therapy
- Coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes, acute cardiac care
- Valvular, myocardial, pericardial, pulmonary, and congenital heart disease
- Hypertension
- Cardiovascular disease in special populations (cardio-oncology, autoimmune/chronic inflammatory disorders and heart disease)
- Cardiovascular pharmacology – cardiotoxicity of drugs
Learning Objectives
- Engage in interdisciplinary discussions that bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice.
- Recognize the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in integrating clinical needs with basic science developments.
- Understand the latest scientific advancements in heart failure research.
- Receive expert feedback on your research projects and refine methodologies accordingly.
- Get feedback on the translational potential of your project.
- Gain first-hand experience with big data analysis or clinical trials by experts in the field.
- Apply new technics, methodologies or data analysis workflow in your practice.
- Receive guidance on career development from experienced mentors.
- Interact with industry representatives getting insights on the industry viewpoint on translation.
Abstract submission rules
- Abstract submission is now open. Please submit your abstract here.
- Submission is free of charge and must be completed online via the ESC Abstract Submission platform. Email submissions will not be accepted.
- Submission deadline: Monday, 5 October 2026, 12:00 noon (CET, Paris time).
- Late submissions will not be accepted. Abstracts remaining in draft status after the deadline will not be considered.
- Abstract submitters will be notified of the selection results in mid-November 2026.
Registration fees:
HFA Members fees: €500 incl. VAT
HFA Non-members fees: €550 incl. VAT
The registration fee includes:
Catering (including lunch, 1 group dinner and networking event).
Course participation
Registration to one bootcamp session
Poster sessions and YIA competition