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The Association for the Promotion of Scientific Research
The Association for the Promotion of Scientific Research in the Area of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (ATVB) was founded in the year 2003.
It devotes itself entirely and exclusively to the advancement of clinical and basic science in the area of cardiovascular diseases as indicated in its name.
It aims to provide young and gifted scientists with the means and the environment to perform high quality research. It also seeks to train and educate these scientists as a valuable investment in future scientific development.
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Prim. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Kurt Huber |
Ao. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Johann Wojta |
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Recent Publications
- Increased Restenosis Rate After Implantation of Drug-Eluting Stents in Patients With Elevated Serum Activity of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 and -9.
- The inflammatory mediator oncostatin M induces angiopoietin 2 expression in endothelial cells in vitro and in vivo.
- Macrophage-modulating cytokines predict adverse outcome in heart failure.
- Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) as a therapeutic target in cardiovascular disease.
- Coronary late lumen loss of drug eluting stents is associated with increased serum levels of the complement components C3a and C5a.


