Each section is preceded by an introductory summary that will give a high level unified view of the key concepts illustrated in the various chapters in that section.

• Brings together leading experts who present the latest biomedical thinking about the vasculature from the integrative perspective of the Vasculome
• Challenges traditional real and perceived boundaries within vascular research areas and stimulates new fundamental thinking and medical explorations
• Creates the bases for translating the integrative Vasculome concept into improved fundamental and clinical assessment and management of local and systemic contributions of the vasculature in health and disease