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.
Past event highlights
BHF Oxford CRE Cardiovascular Innovation Awards kick-off event 2026
Bringing together researchers, investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs the event explored how academic discoveries can be transformed into real world patient impact.
BHF CRE Annual Symposium 2025
Our annual symposium brings together researchers from across the network to showcase diverse and innovative work.
BHF CRE early career mentoring event
Our Early Career Researcher (ECR) Working Group hosted a mentoring event to connect postdoctoral researchers and final-year PhD students with experienced mentors.
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What's new
Naveed Akbar awarded International Cardiovascular Research Partnership funding
7 May 2026
Leading mid-career scientists from the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands have received almost €6 million from a pioneering partnership between the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the Dutch Heart Foundation (DHF), the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and the Lefoulon Delalande Foundation (LDF), to support vital international research collaborations work over four years.
Research uncovers new mechanism controlling inflammation in immune cells
5 May 2026
Researchers from the University of Oxford's Radcliffe Department of Medicine and the University of Surrey have discovered that a key immune enzyme controls inflammation in a way that does not depend on its well-known function.
Scientists uncover hidden nerve role in deadly heart rhythm disorder
17 April 2026
A study published in The Journal of Physiology has revealed that a rare but life-threatening heart condition may not be solely a cardiac disease, but also involves the nervous system—opening the door to new treatment strategies.
BHF Oxford CRE early career researcher mentoring event
On 20th October, the BHF Oxford CRE Early Career Researcher (ECR) Working Group hosted a mentoring event to connect postdoctoral researchers and final-year PhD students with experienced mentors.
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