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British Heart Foundation partners with the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
CRE Public Engagement
14 March 2024
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the official charity partner for The Gemini Boat Race. Oxford cardiovascular research DPhil students Catherine King (IDRM) and Claire Aitken (RDM) are funded by the BHF and proud to be part of this year’s race.
Professor Samira Lakhal-Littleton authors article on iron deficiency and supplementation in heart failure for Nature Reviews Cardiology
CRE Publication
9 February 2024
Professor Lakhal-Littleton, an Oxford BHF CRE PI, and her team have investigated non-anaemic iron deficiency in cardiovascular medicine due to its association with a range of adverse effects in various conditions. Lessons learned could ultimately translate into benefits for patients with other conditions such as chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer.
Dr Zakariye Ashkir wins CMR 2024 Early Career Award
CRE
8 February 2024
Dr Zakariye Ashkir, cardiology trainee and RDM DPhil student, has won the CMR 2024 Early Career Award in the Translational Research category for his British Heart Foundation-funded work titled Bridging the gap between ECG indicators of arrhythmic risk and microstructure across hypertrophic cardiomyopathy stages.
Professor Molly Stevens made a Dame in New Year’s Honours
CRE
30 December 2023
The New Year Honours 2024 Lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK, including Professor Molly Stevens
Oxford BHF CRE Annual Symposium 2023
CRE
7 December 2023
The Oxford cardiovascular community came together at the Town Hall on Wednesday 29th November for the BHF CRE annual symposium, a chance to share diverse and exciting research from across the network.
Oxford BHF CRE Annual Image Competition 2023
CRE
7 December 2023
The Oxford BHF CRE image competition, now in its third year at the annual symposium, attracted some stunning entries from across the labs, capturing many different aspects of cardiovascular research.
Pawel Swietach and KC Park publish paper in Nature Cardiovascular Research
CRE
24 November 2023
Oxford BHF CRE researchers Pawel Swietach and KC Park have published an article in Nature Cardiovascular Research.
AI tool could help thousands avoid fatal heart attacks
CRE
14 November 2023
New BHF-funded research led by Oxford BHF CRE PI Professor Charalambos Antoniades to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool that can predict 10-year risk of deadly heart attacks, has been presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
Heart attack risk decreased in new mothers by self-monitoring blood pressure at home
CRE
13 November 2023
Research led by Oxford BHF CRE researcher Professor Paul Leeson demonstrates that self-monitoring blood pressure after giving birth could help to cut new mothers’ risk of future heart disease and stroke.
Professor Shankar Srinivas awarded a Wellcome Discovery Award
CRE Research
9 October 2023
Professor Shankar Srinivas (based in the IDRM), has received a Wellcome Discovery Award.
RDM research featured in Hidden Heart programme for World Heart Day
CRE Public Engagement Research
4 October 2023
Programmes lead by Oxford BHF CRE Director Professor Hugh Watkins, and Oxford BHF CRE PI Professor Charalambos Antoniades, have been featured in a special programme to mark World Heart Day.
Congratulations to Neil Herring on being awarded the title of Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine
CRE General
8 September 2023
Duncan Sparrow elected Supernumerary Fellow of Exeter College
CRE Research
31 July 2023
Congratulations to Associate Professor Duncan Sparrow on his appointment as Supernumerary Fellow of Exeter College, University of Oxford.
DPAG and IDRM researchers exceed fundraising target for BHF London to Brighton Bike Ride
CRE CRM
22 June 2023
On Sunday 18 June 2023, a team of researchers based at the Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM) took on the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) London to Brighton Bike Ride, raising more than £1300 and counting.
BHF Fellowship extension for Lisa Heather to further our understanding of metabolic dysfunction in diabetes
CRE General
16 June 2023
Congratulations are in order for Associate Professor Lisa Heather, who has been awarded an extension of her British Heart Foundation Intermediate Basic Science Research Fellowship. The extension recognises her successful research on the impact of abnormal metabolism in diabetes on the heart and will prepare her for progression to a Senior Fellowship.
BHF Fellowship renewal for Sarah De Val paves the way to novel strategies for inducing and improving arterial growth
CRE General
5 June 2023
Congratulations are in order for Associate Professor Sarah De Val, who has been awarded a renewal of her British Heart Foundation Senior Basic Science Research Fellowship. The award recognises her pioneering research on coronary vessel formation and differentiation.
Unlocking the Secrets of cAMP Signalling in the Heart: A Pathway to Targeted Therapeutics
CRE General
9 March 2023
A new Zaccolo group study has revealed key new insights into the role of cAMP signalling in both healthy and disease settings within the heart. They have identified new cAMP nanodomains in cardiac muscle cells that have far reaching implications for the treatment of heart disease.
New blood test from DPAG cardiac researchers could save lives of heart attack victims
CRE General
31 January 2023
Researchers from the Herring group have developed a blood test that measures stress hormone levels after heart attacks. The test – costing just £10 – could ensure patients receive timely life-saving treatment.
Professor Barbara Casadei awarded 2022 Nylin Medal
CRE General
23 January 2023
The Swedish Society of Medicine has awarded the 2022 Nylin Medal to Professor Barbara Casadei, part of the Oxford BHF CRE leadership team.
Joaquim Vieira recognised in national image competition
CRE General
9 November 2022
DPAG BHF Intermediate Research Fellow Dr Joaquim Vieira has been shortlisted for the British Heart Foundation’s annual ‘Reflections of Research’ image competition.