AortaDelphia 2026 Hosted by the Penn Aorta Center
Schedule
Fri Apr 17 2026 at 08:30 am to 01:15 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Smilow Center for Translational Research | Philadelphia, PA
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A program for aortic patients and clinicians. Learn from clinical experts and hear powerful patient stories.About this Event
A Conference Supporting The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health
This half-day program provides a meaningful opportunity for aortic patients, family members, and clinicians to come together for education, support, and shared experiences. Learn from clinical experts, hear powerful patient stories, and connect with others in the aortic community.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AM
AortaDelphia 2026
Info: Registration and Light breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Introductions and Welcome
Host: Nimesh Desai, MD PhD
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Patient Story
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Keynote Address
Host: Dianna Milewicz, MD
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Exercise and Your Aorta - What's safe and what's not?
Host: Siddharth Prakash, MD PhD
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:20 AM
Patient Story (Video)
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Can We Stop the Growth of Aortic Aneurysms?
Host: Grace Wang, MD
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Polygenic Risk Scores and New Tools to Assess Aortic Dissection Risk
Host: Scott Damrauer, MD
🕑: 10:40 AM - 10:55 AM
Quality and Innovation in Aortic Root and Arch Surgery
Host: Nimesh Desai, MD PhD
🕑: 10:55 AM - 11:00 AM
Patient Story (video)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Break - Light refreshments
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Mental Health and Wellness
Host: Sam Sears PhD
🕑: 11:30 AM - 11:40 AM
Protecting the Brain and Body During Complex Aortic Repair
Host: Wilson Szeto, MD
🕑: 11:40 AM - 11:50 AM
Minimally Invasive Approaches to the Thoraco-Abdominal Aorta
Host: Darren Schneider, MD
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM
The Rehabilitation Phase: Getting Back to Life and Sports after Aortic Surgery
Host: Neel Chokshi, MD
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Live Patient Perspectives
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Panel Discussion with Ritter Family
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Where is it happening?
Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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