The VIVA Foundation

05/26/2026

Learn. Connect. Grow.

The Physicians-in-Training Program at VIVA and The VEINS gives future specialists the opportunity to engage with experts, gain hands-on insights, and build meaningful connections.

Interested? Learn more -> https://viva-foundation.org/physicians-in-training

05/22/2026

New ideas. New perspectives. Looking ahead at what’s next.

The VIVA & The VEINS Innovation Summit highlights emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of vascular care.

Submit by July 9 to be considered.

Learn more: https://viva-foundation.org/innovation

05/18/2026

For 24 years, The VIVA Foundation has brought together specialists from across the vascular and endovascular community to learn, debate, collaborate, and advance patient care together.

Join us October 3–7 in Las Vegas for:
🔹 Late-Breaking Clinical Trials
🔹 Expert case discussions
🔹 Emerging technologies
🔹 Venous + arterial education
🔹 Hands-on learning opportunities
🔹 Dedicated programming for fellows and early-career physicians

Come for the science. Stay for the collaboration, innovation, and community.

Early Bird registration ends June 25.

https://viva-foundation.org/register

05/07/2026

We’re now accepting abstract submissions for Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Presentations at VIVA & The VEINS 2026.

This is a platform for impactful, field-shaping clinical research.

Submit by July 9!

Learn more: https://viva-foundation.org/clinical-trials

05/07/2026

Registration for The Physicians-in-Training Program at VIVA & The VEINS 2026 is NOW OPEN

Built for fellows and residents in vascular specialties, this program delivers hands-on learning, direct engagement with leading faculty, and exposure to the innovations shaping the future of vascular care.

- U.S. Fellows & residents only (vascular specialties)
- Scholarships available ($25 registration, airfare, hotel)
- Face-Off competition + poster presentations + hands-on learning

Spots are limited!

⏳ Register by July 24
viva-foundation.org/physicians-in-training

05/05/2026

Calling international physicians & researchers:

We are now accepting submissions for World Insights at

✔️ Peripheral endovascular case or research
✔️ Original, unpublished work
✔️ Presented live in Las Vegas

Deadline: July 31 (5pm PST)

Learn More: https://viva-foundation.org/abstracts

05/04/2026

Last month, The VIVA Foundation Board Member Dr. Saher Sabri was announced as President of the Society of Interventional Radiology at SIR 2026.

A well-deserved recognition of his leadership and commitment to advancing the field. Congrats, Dr. Sabri!

05/04/2026

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04/10/2026

We are proud to highlight Board Member Dr. Parag J. Patel's new interview with Endovascular Today! In this feature, Dr. Patel shares his perspective on collaborative vascular care and the importance of multidisciplinary education for clinicians and trainees alike.

“The care of patients with vascular disease should not be siloed; neither should the education.”

Read the full interview here:

Dr. Patel discusses building a multidisciplinary collaborative vascular practice, advancing global IR, shaping the next generation of interventional radiologists, and more.

04/10/2026

Live cases. Real-world decision-making. Focused education. Innovation at every level.

2026 Agenda now live - https://viva-foundation.org/agenda