The EPI/Lifestyle 2015 Scientific Sessions are unique in content and format. The primary goal is to promote the development and application of translational and population science to prevent heart disease and stroke and foster cardiovascular health. Presentations on the use of new electronic approaches and tools to epidemiologic and behavioral research will be emphasized this year.

The Councils on Epidemiology & Prevention (EPI) and Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health (Lifestyle) jointly plan the EPI/Lifestyle 2015 Scientific Sessions.  The sessions focus on risk factors, obesity, nutrition, physical activity, genetics, metabolism, biomarkers, subclinical disease, clinical disease, healthy populations, global health, and prevention-oriented clinical trials.