About Oxford Cardiovascular Science
Researchers across Oxford are working together at the forefront of cardiovascular science, with the overall goal of translating discoveries from the laboratory though to clinical practice. Our researchers will apply new cross cutting technologies to develop cardiovascular imaging and phenotyping, drug development, cardiac computer modelling and stem cell & gene therapy.
We have outstanding experience in conducting clinical trials and epidemiological studies as well as state-of-the-art basic science and clinical research facilities. We are particularly proud of our ability to bring together molecular, epidemiological and physiological research to understand cardiac and vascular disease right from the molecular level all the way up to the wider population.
The British Heart Foundation is a key sponsor of cardiovascular research in Oxford and the Centre of Research Excellence offers scientists across the city fantastic opportunities for research & training, supporting the current and next generation of leaders in Cardiovascular Science.
Upcoming events
BHF Oxford CRE Annual Symposium 26th November 2025
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
The BHF Oxford CRE Annual Symposium will take place at Oxford Town Hall on Wednesday 26th November 2025.
What's new
BHF CRE PI Professor Ellie Tzima receives €10m to investigate the neurovascular interface of peripheral nerves
6 November 2025
Many congratulations to BHF CRE PI Professor Ellie Tzima for her new grant to investigate the neurovascular interface of peripheral nerves.
The BHF CRE's Professor Ellie Tzima receives Leducq Foundation funding to tackle Peripheral Artery Disease
28 September 2025
BHF CRE's Professor Ellie Tzima from the Radcliffe Department of Medicine has joined an international team of scientists awarded an $8.5 million grant from the Leducq Foundation to study Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and accelerate the development of new therapies.
Body-in-a-chip approach reveals how immune cells respond to heart injury
11 September 2025
Oxford scientists build a connected, ‘multi-organoid’ platform that recreates immune recruitment to the heart, opening new avenues to probe disease and test therapies.
Congratulations to new cardiovascular research Professors in DPAG
8 August 2025
Congratulations to BHF CRE PIs Sarah De Val and Duncan Sparrow on their award of full Professorship.