ASE and CRF^® Launch New Educational Collaboration

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Angie Porter
ASE
919-297-7152
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Judy Romero
CRF^®
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646-434-4608

The American Society of Echocardiography and Cardiovascular Research Foundation^® Launch New Educational Collaboration

DURHAM AND NEW YORK – June 12, 2025 – The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and Cardiovascular Research Foundation^® (CRF^®) are pleased to announce a new educational collaboration to foster shared learning, drive innovation, and strengthen connections across the cardiovascular community.

This initiative will unite the expertise of cardiovascular imaging professionals and interventional cardiologists to deliver a more integrated educational experience that reflects the increasingly team-based approach to cardiovascular medicine and patient care. Each organization will contribute to the other’s flagship meetings through dedicated partnership programming. ASE will contribute to New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit and Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics^® (TCT^®), while CRF^® will participate in ASE Scientific Sessions and State-of-the-Art Echocardiography (SOTA). In support of these efforts, ASE will provide formal brand endorsement for New York Valves and designed TCT^® programming, while CRF^® will endorse ASE’s 2026 SOTA meeting and designed  annual Scientific Sessions programming.

This collaboration will serve as a platform to exchange expertise, highlight innovation, and explore critical topics in cardiovascular medicine. Clinical leaders from both organizations will work closely together to develop high-quality, relevant content that ensures a dynamic and impactful educational experience for attendees.

“This initiative with our esteemed colleagues at the ASE reflects our shared commitment to expand the reach and impact of cardiovascular education,” said Juan F. Granada, MD, CRF^®’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Collaboration has always been at the heart of innovation and central to our mission. We’re excited to amplify our efforts, share critical insights, and deliver meaningful content that advances the field and improves outcomes worldwide.”

ASE’s President Theodore Abraham, MD, FASE, added, “This partnership with our colleagues at CRF^® reflects ASE’s strategic vision that medicine thrives through collaboration. The future of healthcare will be defined by innovation, cooperation, and multidisciplinary synergy. Together with CRF^®, we are excited to advance our shared commitment to delivering education and professional support that deepens understanding of cardiovascular imaging and ultimately improves patient care.”

More details on the joint sessions and participating faculty will be shared as meeting agendas are finalized.

About ASE

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) is the Society for Cardiovascular Ultrasound Professionals^™. ASE is the largest global organization for cardiovascular ultrasound imaging serving physicians, sonographers, nurses, veterinarians, and scientists and as such is the leader and advocate, setting practice standards and guidelines for the field. The Society is committed to advancing cardiovascular ultrasound to improve lives. In 2025, ASE is celebrating its milestone 50^th anniversary.

ASE’s Scientific Sessions is the annual scientific symposium of ASE and the world’s premier educational meeting specializing in echocardiography. This year’s meeting, September 5-7, 2025, will be held in Nashville, TN.

For more information, visit the ASEcho.org and ASEScientificSessions.org or social media pages on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Bluesky.

About CRF^® and TCT^®

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation^® (CRF^®) is a global leader in interventional cardiovascular medicine, driving innovation, spearheading groundbreaking research, and transforming education in the field. Through its relentless pursuit of excellence, CRF^® not only accelerates medical breakthroughs but also equips healthcare professionals with the tools and knowledge necessary to enhance survival rates and elevate the quality of life for millions worldwide. CRF^®’s centers of excellence include the CRF^® Skirball Center for Innovation, CRF^® Clinical Trials Center, CRF^® Center for Education, CRF^® Digital, TCTMD^®, and Structural Heart: The Journal of the Heart Team.

Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics^® (TCT^®) is the annual scientific symposium of CRF® and the world’s premier educational meeting specializing in interventional cardiovascular medicine. Anchored in a legacy spanning over three decades, TCT^® is a world-class educational experience featuring disruptive innovation, scientific breakthroughs, expert-led tutorials, hands-on training, and ample opportunities for networking and collaboration. TCT^® 2025 will take place October 25-28 in San Francisco, CA.

For more information, visit www.crf.org and www.tctconference.com or social media pages on Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Bluesky.

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