Project Summary More than fifty percent of adults and children in the United States suffer from high arterial pressure (hypertension). If left untreated, hypertension can cause cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, and stroke. The purpose of this application is to request travel funds to support trainees who wish to attend and participate in the Hypertension Scientific Sessions 2024 to be held September 5-8, 2024 in Chicago, IL. Hypertension Scientific Sessions is the preeminent conference on hypertension, and is organized by two Councils of the American Heart Association: The Council on Hypertension and the Council on Kidney in Cardiovascular Disease. This meeting is considered one of the most important and prestigious meetings focused on hypertension. The conference includes oral and poster presentations selected from abstracts submitted by clinical and basic researchers, followed by discussions facilitated by leading experts in their respective fields. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact closely with experts from around the world involved in cross disciplinary research in hypertension, cardiac and kidney disease, genetics, stroke, and obesity. This meeting will offer sessions specifically designed to benefit trainees and early career investigators. In addition, the meeting offers Clinical Practice topics focused on applying clinical science and improving patient outcomes for primary care providers. By supporting the travel, education, and development of promising early-career scientists, we hope to expand and diversify the current workforce, thereby ultimately increasing the innovation of hypertension research. The specific aims of 2024 Hypertension Scientific Sessions and this application are: 1) Provide early career attendees with a forum to present their research and obtain constructive feedback from a knowledgeable international audience of scientists working in the field of hypertension; 2) Encourage trainees to enhance their current knowledge by attending state-of-the-art and cutting-edge symposia and lectures organized by the Planning Committee of the Hypertension Scientific Sessions; 3) Offer trainees an opportunity to network with their peers and senior scientists in the area of hypertension; and 4) To increase the participation of speakers and moderators from Historically Marginalized communities (HMCs). This award will multiply the participation of researchers from HMCs, trainees, and early career scientists, in a welcoming environment devoted to learning the latest advances in the field of hypertension.