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Up to 30,000 lives could be saved over the next decade thanks to a proposed pioneering government collaboration with pharmaceutical company Novartis to tackle heart disease – a leading cause of death in the UK.
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BHF Oxford CRE welcomes new Transition Fellows
8 October 2024
We are delighted to welcome our recently appointed Transition Fellows to the BHF Oxford CRE who will be starting this Autumn.
Qiang Zhang appointed Associate Professor of AI in Cardiovascular Imaging
29 July 2024
Dr Qiang Zhang, former BHF Oxford CRE Transition Fellow, has been appointed as Associate Professor of AI in Cardiovascular Imaging by RDM and the Big Data Institute. Many Congratulations to Qiang!
Heart scans could help thousands avoid unnecessary invasive procedure
5 June 2024
Thousands of patients admitted to hospital every year with suspected heart attacks could avoid an unnecessary invasive procedure if they have a routine heart MRI scan first, according to research led by the Radcliffe Department of Medicine.
AI analysis of routine heart scans can predict risk of a developing heart problems ten years in advance, new research finds
30 May 2024
A research team led by scientists at the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford has developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology which can accurately predict the risk of a heart attack, heart failure or cardiac death from routine cardiac CT scans, up to ten years in advance.
University of Oxford research receives £5 million funding boost from British Heart Foundation
24 May 2024
The BHF has renewed their support for the Oxford Centre of Research Excellence, which underpins the wide network of cardiovascular researchers across the University.
Pawel Swietach elected to membership of Academia Europaea
22 April 2024
We are delighted to report that DPAG’s Professor Pawel Swietach was elected to membership of Academia Europaea. Pawel has joined the Physiology and Neuroscience section of the Academy.
Wellcome Career Development Awards success for Betty Raman
15 April 2024
Congratulations to Associate Professor Betty Raman former BHF Oxford CRE Transition Fellow, on being warded a Wellcome Career Development Award.
British Heart Foundation partners with the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.