The Australian Atherosclerosis Society (AAS), formed in 1974 and incorporated in 1986, promotes, at a national level, the advancement of science, research and teaching in the field of atherosclerosis. The AAS endeavours to achieve these objectives by promoting the exchange of existing knowledge; encouraging new research ventures and interdisciplinary approaches; and fostering the dissemination of knowledge by organising national and international scientific meetings. Membership is open to researchers in the field of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Membership to the AAS automatically entitles membership of the International Atherosclerosis Society.