Akira Matsumori, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FAPSC, FESC
Program Director, ISCMF Congress2025, President, ISCMF

Dear Colleagues,

It is a great pleasure and honor to welcome you to the International Society of Cardiomyopathies, Myocarditis and Heart Failure (ISCMF) Congress 2025, to be held in Kyoto, Japan at the Kyoto Brighton Hotel on June 26, 2015.
The theme of ISCHF 2015 is “Carrying Forward the Legacy and Fulfilling the Dreams: A Tribute Gathering for Emeritus Professor Chuichi Kawai.
ISCMF was established in 2016, following the legacy of its predecessors, the International Society of Cardiomyopathies and Heart Failure (ISCHF), and International Society of Cardiomyopathies, founded in 2001.
The ISCHF, established in 2007, has organized regional and international congresses, and formed working groups and task forces to facilitate essential cooperative research among our members worldwide. We actively collaborate with other societies and related groups in the fields of cardiomyopathies, myocarditis and heart failure to advance scientific knowledge and improve patient care.
Our mission is to enhance the scientific understanding of cardiomyopathies, myocarditis and heart failure, elucidate their underlying causes, and promote scientific progress through publications, symposia, workshops, and seminars. Additionally, we actively engage in other congresses and initiatives. Our planned activities include establishing task forces for specialized research, such as registries, multicenter studies, clinical trials, and prevention strategies.
We warmly invite you to participate in the ISCMF Congress 2025, where you will have the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge scientific discussions, enjoy enriching social and cultural events, and experience the unique charm of historic Kyoto. We look forward to your presence and valuable contributions.