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USCAP 2025 Recap

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Boston, MA

Boston, MA – 2025 USCAP Meeting Recap

USCAP made its way to Boston in 2025—and what a meeting it was! The historic charm of the “Hub of the Universe” set the perfect stage for a week packed with science, camaraderie, and more than a few bowls of authentic New England clam chowder. And yes, we ate our fair share of lobster—because when in Boston, you simply have to.

The headline of the meeting: the final consensus on myocarditis in both large specimens and endomyocardial biopsies was officially finalized! Years of spirited debate culminated in the creation of the brand-new “Seaport Myocarditis Criteria,” a name chosen in honor of the Boston Seaport district where the hard work came together. This landmark replaces the old Dallas Criteria and—fingers crossed—will slowly win global adoption as the new standard.

As if that milestone weren’t enough, we also hosted our first-ever Pericardial Diseases consensus meeting, led by Dr. Carmela Tan and Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez., marking the start of another exciting chapter in cardiovascular pathology.

The scientific sessions were stellar, the presenters inspiring, and the energy electric. A special highlight was the Distinguished Achievement Award ceremony honoring Dr. Cristina Basso. Surrounded by colleagues and friends, she was clearly moved by the heartfelt tributes and the warm celebration of her extraordinary contributions.

Leadership passed seamlessly as Dr. Giulia d’Amati took the helm as our new president, while Dr. Joe Malazheski stepped down after an exceptional term—thank you, Joe, for your remarkable leadership and vision.

Next stop: San Antonio, Texas, in 2026! Get ready to trade clam chowder for brisket and lobster rolls for barbecue—because everything (including the science and the fun) really is bigger in Texas.

Leaders of the Myocarditis Consensus Project, Dr. Maleszewski and Dr. Halushka, celebrate the successful completion of their work with the unveiling of the newly named “Seaport Myocarditis Criteria.”
“The Italian Table” and Dr. Michaud celebrating Dr. Cristina Basso’s career (from left to right Drs. Michaud, d’Amati, Gaspari, Basso, and Giordano).
Dr. Carolyn Glass talking about machine learning and AI in cardiovascular pathology during the Evening Specialty Conference:.
Dr. Greg Fishbein presenting an interesting case during our "Open Mic(roscope)" session
Dr. Greg Fishbein receiving recognition for his outstanding work as SCVP Councilor.
Dr. Fishbein had great questions for Dr. Westaby after his excellent talk on the use of a national registries to solve diagnostic problems.
Dr. Giulia d’Amati receiving recognition for her outstanding work as Vice President.
Special guest Dr. Joanna Ghobrial, interventional cardiologist, on the clinical side of ischemia with non-obstructive epicardial coronary arteries.
Speakers on sudden death investigation (L–R: Drs. Parsons, Krywanczyk, Ghobrial, and Sheppard).
Speakers on sudden death investigation with organizer Dr. Carmela Tan (left).
Dr. Cristina Basso ready to start her excellent Distinguished Achievement Award Lecture.
Dr. Basso receiving her Distinguished Achievement Award from Dr. Giulia d'Amati (left) and Dr. Melanie Bois (right)
Dr. Cristina Basso showcasing the beautiful Teatro Anatomico Morgagni.

USCAP 2024 Recap

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Baltimore, MD

Baltimore, MD – 2024 USCAP Meeting Recap

USCAP made its way to Baltimore in 2024, and let’s just say the weather was… well, Baltimore. We had our fair share of sun, clouds, and a bit of a chill—enough to make you question your jacket choice at least once a day. But it was the perfect backdrop for a fantastic meeting filled with science, controversy, laughs, and, of course, a healthy dose of good-natured banter.

The main event of the meeting was the intense myocarditis session, where we gathered to discuss and revise the current Dallas Criteria. If you’ve ever been in a room full of experts with conflicting opinions, you know the vibe: passion in every word, disagreements on every point, and controversy practically dripping from the air. But somehow, despite the occasional firestorm, everyone behaved themselves, and progress was made. Kudos to everyone involved for making headway on such a complicated issue. And, just when it seemed like the heated debates might never end, the meeting concluded with… cake! Yes, cake. Man, oh man, cardiovascular pathologists really know how to have fun!

The real show, however, came during the roast of Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez, who was receiving the Distinguished Achievement Award. We all know he loves to keep up the tough exterior, but as the jokes kept coming, it was clear: the man has a heart—and not just in the clinical sense. When the humor started to turn heartfelt, it was impossible not to notice the misty eyes and the big smile. Let’s be real, no one can hold it together when you’re surrounded by that much love (and the occasional teasing). It was emotional and sweet—definitely a highlight of the evening.

All in all, Baltimore 2024 was a huge success. The scientific discussions were top-notch, the food was fantastic, and the weather… well, it wasn’t exactly California, but we made the best of it.

And just like that, we’ve already got our eyes set on the next USCAP meeting. The 2025 SCVP Companion Meetings will be in Boston, MA. We look forward to seeing many of you in the historic “Hub of the Universe”!

The whole crew!
A highlight of the event: our myocarditis consensus meeting!
Dr. Carla Giordano, Dr. Marc Halushka, Dr. Sarah Parsons, and Dr. Joe Maleszewski, excited about the myocarditis meeting.
Dr. Halushka discussing the controversies surrounding the current myocarditis criteria.
Dr. Marc Halushka ensured that everyone's questions were addressed during the myocarditis consensus meeting.
Everyone listens intently when Dr. Cristina Basso speaks!
Dr. Marc Halushka, Dr. Cristina Basso, and Dr. Maleszewski, all smiles after a successful Myocarditis consensus meeting.
Mayo Clinic's cardiovascular pathology fellow Dr. Hurst presenting his fantastic poster on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Dr. Hurst proudly showcasing his hard work!
Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez giving his fantastic lecture on endocarditis.
Our secretary, Dr. Dylan Miller, getting down to business.
Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez, the star of the night, receiving his Distinguished Achievement Award from President Dr. Maleszewski.
Dr. Carmela Tan was honored to pay tribute to her dear friend and colleague, Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez.
Dr. Carmela had fun giving Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez a lighthearted roast.
Dr. Carmela Tan showing Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez's office. Look at those piles!
Dr. E. Rene Rodriguez, with his wife Betty by his side, listening to his colleagues' kind words.
Dr. Mathieu Castonguay presenting awards and recognitions.
SCVP president, Dr. Maleszewski giving an well-deserved Award of Merit to Dr. Chieh-Yu Lin
SCVP President, Dr. Maleszewski, presenting the well-deserved Award of Merit to Dr. Melanie Bois.
The Mayo Clinic crew!! From left to right: Dr. Boland, Dr. Maleszewski, Dr. Bois and their fellow Dr. Hurst
From left to right: Dr. Michael Kritselis, Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Fellow, with the dream team from London, Dr. Joseph Westaby and Dr. Mary Sheppard.
Dr. Greg Fishbein, Dr. John Fallon, Gayle Winters, Dr. Barbara Sampson, and Dr. Rick Mitchell, eagerly awaiting their meals.
Silvio Litovsky, our treasurer, joined The Italian Table (Monica De Gaspari, Cristina Basso, Giulia d’Amati, Carla Giordano) and had a fantastic time!
Joe Maleszewski presents the Distinguished Achievement Award to John Veinot.

USCAP 2023 Recap

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New Orleans, LA

USCAP returned to the Bayou in 2023.  The weather was pleasant, the food was delicious, and the meeting was wonderful. It was great to be at a time of normalcy and comaraderie was high. The venues for our meetings were unique in that we spent an afternoon at the Tulane Medical School building and had dinner at Brennan’s restaurant, home of Bananas Foster.

Our SCVP Distinguished Awardee, John Veinot, gave a rousing speech and we congratulated Liang Lu as our Young Investigator Awardee. There was also a change in leadership as Marc Halushka passed the baton to Joe Maleszewski to lead the SCVP for the next two years.

Pictures from New Orleans 2023 are below. Clicking on one will start a swipe show.

The 2024 SCVP Companion meetings will be headed to Baltimore, MD. We look forward to seeing many of you in the “City that reads.”

The Saturday afternoon crowd awaits the SCVP meeting.The Saturday afternoon crowd awaits the SCVP meeting.
The Saturday afternoon crowd awaits the SCVP meeting.
The participants take in the Tulane Medical School auditorium.The participants take in the Tulane Medical School auditorium.
The participants take in the Tulane Medical School auditorium.
Mathieu Castonguay emcee's the afternoon's events.Mathieu Castonguay emcee's the afternoon's events.
Mathieu Castonguay emcee's the afternoon's events.
Sarah Parsons tells us about her interesting study.Sarah Parsons tells us about her interesting study.
Sarah Parsons tells us about her interesting study.
Joe Westaby describes his interesting data.Joe Westaby describes his interesting data.
Joe Westaby describes his interesting data.
Faye Victoria Casimero discusses an interesting aortic aneurysm case.Faye Victoria Casimero discusses an interesting aortic aneurysm case.
Faye Victoria Casimero discusses an interesting aortic aneurysm case.
Liang Lu discusses ISHLT grading.Liang Lu discusses ISHLT grading.
Liang Lu discusses ISHLT grading.
Humaira Sadaf discusses the connection between genetics and cardiomyopathy.Humaira Sadaf discusses the connection between genetics and cardiomyopathy.
Humaira Sadaf discusses the connection between genetics and cardiomyopathy.
Davide Radaelli discusses sudden cardiac death.Davide Radaelli discusses sudden cardiac death.
Davide Radaelli discusses sudden cardiac death.
Another great young investigator talk.Another great young investigator talk.
Another great young investigator talk.
Sharmila Khullar presents her work.Sharmila Khullar presents her work.
Sharmila Khullar presents her work.
Silvio Litovsky and Dylan Miller catch up on life.Silvio Litovsky and Dylan Miller catch up on life.
Silvio Litovsky and Dylan Miller catch up on life.
Some light refreshments for the audience.Some light refreshments for the audience.
Some light refreshments for the audience.
Greg Fishbein and Vidhya Nair discuss the finer points of cardiovascular pathology. Marc Halushka looks confused.Greg Fishbein and Vidhya Nair discuss the finer points of cardiovascular pathology. Marc Halushka looks confused.
Greg Fishbein and Vidhya Nair discuss the finer points of cardiovascular pathology. Marc Halushka looks confused.
Kenny and Spenny bring it in for a photo op.Kenny and Spenny bring it in for a photo op.
Kenny and Spenny bring it in for a photo op.
Presentation of John Veinot, the Distinguished Achievement Awardee of the SCVP.Presentation of John Veinot, the Distinguished Achievement Awardee of the SCVP.
Presentation of John Veinot, the Distinguished Achievement Awardee of the SCVP.
John Veinot gives his inspiring lecture.John Veinot gives his inspiring lecture.
John Veinot gives his inspiring lecture.
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Katarzyna Michaud and Carolyn Glass share a funny moment.Katarzyna Michaud and Carolyn Glass share a funny moment.
Katarzyna Michaud and Carolyn Glass share a funny moment.
Joe Maleszewski gives a highly educational talk.Joe Maleszewski gives a highly educational talk.
Joe Maleszewski gives a highly educational talk.
Greg Fishbein teaches us all something interesting.Greg Fishbein teaches us all something interesting.
Greg Fishbein teaches us all something interesting.
Chieh-Yu Lin makes a good point about this important cardiovascular topic.Chieh-Yu Lin makes a good point about this important cardiovascular topic.
Chieh-Yu Lin makes a good point about this important cardiovascular topic.
Rene Rodriguez teaches us all something about the pericardiumRene Rodriguez teaches us all something about the pericardium
Rene Rodriguez teaches us all something about the pericardium
Mathieu Castonguay welcomes the SCVP to Brennan's Restaurant for our banquet.Mathieu Castonguay welcomes the SCVP to Brennan's Restaurant for our banquet.
Mathieu Castonguay welcomes the SCVP to Brennan's Restaurant for our banquet.
Andrew Layman, Phil Hurst, Jen Boland, Joe Maleszewski and Melanie Bois represent the Mayo table.Andrew Layman, Phil Hurst, Jen Boland, Joe Maleszewski and Melanie Bois represent the Mayo table.
Andrew Layman, Phil Hurst, Jen Boland, Joe Maleszewski and Melanie Bois represent the Mayo table.
The Litovsky's, Cohles, and the Wash U contingent getting ready for a meal.The Litovsky's, Cohles, and the Wash U contingent getting ready for a meal.
The Litovsky's, Cohles, and the Wash U contingent getting ready for a meal.
Italians and Clevelanders mix it up.Italians and Clevelanders mix it up.
Italians and Clevelanders mix it up.
Davide Radaelli, Mary Sheppard, Mathieu Castonguay, John Veinot, Vidyha Nair and Sharmila Khullar are set to discuss the monarchy.Davide Radaelli, Mary Sheppard, Mathieu Castonguay, John Veinot, Vidyha Nair and Sharmila Khullar are set to discuss the monarchy.
Davide Radaelli, Mary Sheppard, Mathieu Castonguay, John Veinot, Vidyha Nair and Sharmila Khullar are set to discuss the monarchy.
Pete Anderson, Rick Mitchell, Gayle Winters, Barbara Sampson educate Greg Fishbein about the good old days.Pete Anderson, Rick Mitchell, Gayle Winters, Barbara Sampson educate Greg Fishbein about the good old days.
Pete Anderson, Rick Mitchell, Gayle Winters, Barbara Sampson educate Greg Fishbein about the good old days.
Our most international table of SCVP participantsOur most international table of SCVP participants
Our most international table of SCVP participants
Jim Stone, Faye Victoria Casimero, Max Buja and Bihong Zhao hear about the VanderHeide's New Orleans adventures.Jim Stone, Faye Victoria Casimero, Max Buja and Bihong Zhao hear about the VanderHeide's New Orleans adventures.
Jim Stone, Faye Victoria Casimero, Max Buja and Bihong Zhao hear about the VanderHeide's New Orleans adventures.
President Maleszewski congratulates Vidhya NairPresident Maleszewski congratulates Vidhya Nair
President Maleszewski congratulates Vidhya Nair
Joe Maleszewski presents an award to Pete AndersonJoe Maleszewski presents an award to Pete Anderson
Joe Maleszewski presents an award to Pete Anderson
The handoff from Marc Halushka to Joe Maleszewski as president of the SCVP is complete.The handoff from Marc Halushka to Joe Maleszewski as president of the SCVP is complete.
The handoff from Marc Halushka to Joe Maleszewski as president of the SCVP is complete.
Joe Maleszewski gives an award to Giulia d'Amati and Carla Giordano for their great manuscript.Joe Maleszewski gives an award to Giulia d'Amati and Carla Giordano for their great manuscript.
Joe Maleszewski gives an award to Giulia d'Amati and Carla Giordano for their great manuscript.
Joe Maleszewski presents the Distinguished Achievement Award to John Veinot.Joe Maleszewski presents the Distinguished Achievement Award to John Veinot.
Joe Maleszewski presents the Distinguished Achievement Award to John Veinot.
Giulia d'Amati roasts John Veinot.Giulia d'Amati roasts John Veinot.
Giulia d'Amati roasts John Veinot.
John Veinot thanks the audience.John Veinot thanks the audience.
John Veinot thanks the audience.
The impressive evening session lineup of Greg Fishbein, Rene Rodriguez, Giulia d'Amati, Michael Seidman, and Melanie Bois.The impressive evening session lineup of Greg Fishbein, Rene Rodriguez, Giulia d'Amati, Michael Seidman, and Melanie Bois.
The impressive evening session lineup of Greg Fishbein, Rene Rodriguez, Giulia d'Amati, Michael Seidman, and Melanie Bois.
Andrew Layman (and Marc Halushka) make the journey to a James Beard award-winning New Orleans restaurant.Andrew Layman (and Marc Halushka) make the journey to a James Beard award-winning New Orleans restaurant.
Andrew Layman (and Marc Halushka) make the journey to a James Beard award-winning New Orleans restaurant.