The Actelion Endothelin Research Awards (AERA) programme congratulates the 2009 award winners:

Dr. Ilka Herrgott
University Hospital Münster, Germany
“Small fiber neuropathy and neurogenic inflammation:
Possible risk factors for digital ulcers in SSc; and targets for endothelin antagonists?”

Dr. Thomas Hügle
Newcastle University, United Kingdom
“Endothelin-1 receptor expression on monocyte subsets and fibrocytes in systemic sclerosis
and the role of Endothelin-1 receptor in triggering monocyte differentiation”

Dr. Dick Thijssen
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, The Netherlands
“Diabetes and vascular complications: the role of endothelin and physical inactivity”

Media Release, 13 October 2009