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 Cardiovascular Innovation Awards Kick-off Event
Friday, 06 February 2026, 9am to 6pm
The BHF Oxford CRE Cardiovascular Innovation Awards Kick-off Event will be held at the Saïd Business School, Oxford on Friday 6th February 2026.
Past event highlights
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.
What's new
BHF Oxford CRE Annual Symposium 2025
26 November 2025
The Oxford cardiovascular community came together at the Town Hall on Wednesday 26th November for the BHF Oxford CRE annual symposium, a chance to share diverse and exciting research from across the network.
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.
BHF Oxford CRE early career researcher mentoring event
20 October 2025
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.
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.
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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