The cardiothoracic surgery community is gathering in Houston today for the STS 53rd Annual Meeting [2]. Things begin with STS/AATS Tech-Con 2017, which will preview innovative therapies and technologies in adult cardiac and general thoracic surgery; Annual Meeting educational sessions start on Sunday.

Whether you are with the STS in Houston or couldn’t make this year’s Annual Meeting, you can peruse the Saturday/Sunday edition [3] of the STS Meeting Bulletin, now available online. The Society’s official meeting newspaper covers highlights such as:

• A welcome from STS President Joseph E. Bavaria, MD;
• News on several exciting symposia to be held on Sunday, including a special session on heater-cooler-induced infections;
• An exhibitor list with booth numbers, company descriptions, and a floor map;
• And much more!

There’s still time to register for the meeting, sign up for Monday’s Social Event, or add STS University courses to your schedule. Registration is available online [4] or in the Room 360 Lobby of the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Attendees receive STS Annual Meeting Online [5] for free, while those not attending the meeting can purchase the product at 50% off post-meeting pricing until Wednesday, January 25.