Memorial Lectures - The British Atherosclerosis Society

The Society holds two memorial lectures annually.

John French Memorial Lecture

The first of these is the John French Memorial Lecture named in honour of the Oxford-based pathologist, Dr John French, who made seminal observations and contributions to the field of cardiovascular pathology and who died prematurely in 1960. The lecture is given by a younger UK-based investigator who is considered by the organisers to be a rising star in atherosclerosis research. This talk is at the late-spring meeting (joint meeting with BCS and BSCR in Manchester), following selection by the BAS committee, and is accompanied by a small prize. The John French Lecturer automatically becomes a member of the BAS. View previous John French Memorial Lecturers.

Hugh Sinclair Memorial Lecture

The lecture given at the Autumn meeting is the Hugh Sinclair Memorial Lecture. This honours the memory of one of the founding members of the Atherosclerosis Discussion Group, Dr Hugh Sinclair, who made many outstanding and novel contributions regarding the influence of dietary factors on the risk of atherosclerosis. Traditionally, this lecture is given by a national or international figure of high standing. View previous Hugh Sinclair Memorial Lecturers.