Luo's Abstract Ranks in the Top 10 Nationally

Yu "Agnes" Lu's abstract "Neuronal-specific Loss of p53 Function in Forebrain Neurons is Protective Against Ischemic Injury" was presented at one of the American Heart Association's Specialty Conferences in 2012 is among the top 10 percent of the accepted abstracts.

As a result of this honor, Luo has been selected to re-present her abstract as a poster presentation at Scientific Sessions 2012, November 3-7, in Los Angeles, California. As the premiere cardiovascular conference in the world, with over 20,000 professional attendees, presenting at Scientific Sessions will provide greater visibility and a broader reach for her science. The meeting also serves as a great avenue for robust discussions as global leaders in cardiovascular research and practice see your science .

Agnes is an Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery with the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Abstracts in the Best of AHA Specialty Conferences at Scientific Sessions, will enjoy the following benefits:

• Coverage in the AHA Scientific Sessions Newspaper
• Exposure to international news media (Scientific Sessions 2011 meeting coverage generated nearly 1 billion media impressions)
• Inclusion in the E-Poster Viewing Stations - Attendees view e-posters at personal workstations and communicate with poster presenters via the E-Poster Discussion Forum - a great networking tool
• Inclusion in the QR Code Technology - An application that enables attendees to view your poster and audio/video file on their smart phones.