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 How to give a good pitch half-day workshop
Friday, 08 May 2026, 2pm to 6.30pm
The BHF Oxford CRE How to give a good pitch half-day workshop will be held at the Saïd Business School, Oxford on Friday 8th May 2026.
BHF Oxford CRE Business leadership skills half-day workshop
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 9.30am to 1pm
The BHF Oxford CRE Business leadership skills half-day workshop will be held at the Saïd Business School, Oxford on Tuesday 12th May 2026.
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
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.
Oxford-led study reveals new way to activate protein kinases, opening new therapeutic possibilities
10 April 2026
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a new strategy to activate protein kinases — a major class of enzymes that regulate essential cellular processes — offering a potential pathway to treat diseases where current therapies remain limited.
Study identifies immune–metabolic pathway as potential target in diabetic heart disease
19 March 2026
Researchers have shown that a drug originally developed to lower blood sugar can improve heart function and reduce inflammation in a preclinical model of type 2 diabetes.
Dr Jacinta Kalisch-Smith awarded BHF Intermediate Basic Science Fellowship
Many congratulations to Dr Jacinta Kalisch-Smith who has been awarded a British Heart Foundation (BHF) Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellowship.
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