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Advancing Aortic Research Through Global Collaboration

Research & Registry

Transforming scientific discovery into meaningful outcomes for patients and families is central to MAC’s mission. By prioritizing knowledge translation, MAC ensures its research reaches beyond academic journals to the clinicians, researchers, guideline committees, and families who need it most.

Our Ethos

The Montalcino Aortic Consortium (MAC) formed in 2013 around the need for international cooperation in the study of human diseases, largely determined by variation in genes, that affect the aorta and its major branches.

Explore Research Publications

Browse peer-reviewed publications from MAC researchers advancing the science of heritable thoracic aortic disease.

Conferences

Stay informed about upcoming MAC meetings, scientific symposia, and international events bringing the HTAD community together.

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Join a global network of clinicians and researchers shaping the future of HTAD care, research, and precision medicine.

Patient Resources

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Clinician Resources

Tools for your practice

News

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Meeting October 15 – 17, 2026 Ottawa

The call for proposals is now open for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress, taking place October 15 - 17, 2026, in Ottawa, ON Canada.

American Society for Human Genetics Annual Meeting October 20-24, 2026

The call for proposals is now open for the ASHG Annual Meeting, taking place, in Montreal, PQ Canada.

Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons Annual Meeting Beyond Boundaries 2026

Precision in Partnership: Uniting Surgeons and Perfusionists at the Heart of Innovations May 21-13, 2026 Vancouver, BC Canada

Events

5th
MAC

SUMMIT
May 21 – 25, 2026 Monterrigioni, Italy. Attendance by Invitation Only

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