GCNLF Summit: Transforming Heart Health Through Global Nursing Leadership

Join a powerful global gathering of nurses and healthcare leaders dedicated to transforming heart health across every setting and stage of care. This virtual summit offers fresh insights into worldwide trends, health disparities, and emerging threats like elevated lipoprotein(a), while showcasing real-world strategies that are driving better outcomes—from high-tech solutions to community-based care. Learn how nurses are leading the way in prevention, policy advocacy, and digital innovation, especially in resource-limited environments. With a focus on equity, leadership, and the evolving role of the cardiovascular nurse, this summit is an opportunity to connect, grow, and help shape the future of global cardiovascular care.

Schedule

Wednesday October 8

Time	Session	Speaker
7:00 AM CT	GCNLF Mission, Goals, and Accomplishments	Nancy Houston Miller, RN, BSN, FAHA, FPCNA
7:30 AM CT	Global Cardiovascular Disease Pulse and the Evolving Role of Nurses in the Fight Against Cardiovascular Disease	Salim Virani, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FASPC
8:15 AM CT	Break
8:30 AM CT	Bridging the Gaps: Nurses Poised to Advance Equitable Cardiovascular Care Across Varying Economic Status Nations	Yvonne Commodore Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAHA, FAAN, FPCNA
9:15 AM CT	Panel Discussion	Salim Virani, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FASPC and Yvonne Commodore Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAHA, FAAN, FPCNA; Moderator: Nancy Houston Miller, RN, BSN, FAHA, FPCNA
9:45 AM CT	Unmasking Hidden Risks: Addressing Elevated LDL-C and Lipoprotein(a) in Global Cardiovascular Care	Susan Halli Demeter, DNP, BSN, RN, FNP-BC, CLS; In partnership with FH Europe and Global Heart Hub patient advocate Marc Rijken
10:45 AM CT	Closing Remarks

Thursday October 9

Time	Session	Speaker
7:00 AM CT	Opening Remarks
7:05 AT CT	Contemporary Perspectives on Preparing Nurse Leaders for CVD Prevention	Sandi Dunbar, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA
7:35 AM CT	A Life Course Approach to CVD Prevention	James Muchira, PhD, MSN
8:05 AM CT	A Call to Action for Nursing: Multi-level Policies	Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, CDCES, FAHA, FAAN, FPCNA
8:35 AM CT	Break
8:50 AM CT	A Review and Promise of Digital Health Technologies to Promote Global CVD Health	Jeroen Hendriks, PhD, MSc, RN, FESC, FCSANZ, FAAN
9:20 AM CT	Community-Based/Public Health Prevention Initiatives	Yuling Chen, PhD
9:50 AM CT	Panel Discussion	Moderator: Lis Neubeck, PhD, BA (Hons), RN, FRSE, FESC, FIPC (Hon.)
10:30 AM CT	Announcements and Closing Remarks