On behalf of the organizing committee, it gives us great pleasure to invite you to the joint meeting of ISHR and IACS being held from 16th -18th February 2023 at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. This is the annual meeting of both societies which promises to be an outstanding scientific event combined with an extremely rich cultural experience. The Scientific Programme Committee is already working in order to ensure a wide choice of lectures and symposia covering the various aspects of basic and clinical aspects of cardiovascular research as well as the most recent research in the field. Pre-conference workshops will help students to learn newer advancements in microscopy. It will be our endeavor to plan a scientific program that is relevant to the needs of cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiovascular pathologists, and basic research scientists with an interest in cardiac diseases. A group of eminent international and national faculty will be sharing their ideas and innovative techniques in this meeting.

Chandigarh, the city beautiful is itself an attraction of north India. It is a modern city with well-planned architecture designed by the French architect, Le Corbusier. It is famous for its world-famous Rock Garden; a unique single man's creation (Mr. Nek Chand). There are beautiful gardens in and around like the Rose garden and Pinjore garden. Hill resorts of Morni, Kasauli, Palace of Chail, Shimla, and Manali are easily drivable destinations in the close vicinity of Chandigarh, which may be an added attraction. We are looking forward to welcoming you in February 2023.