The day had three focused presentation sessions filled with lots of cutting-edge discoveries by researchers at different stages of their career and time was allocated for structured Q&A. In addition, around fifty posters were displayed for viewing, which certainly sparked meaningful informal discussions encouraging collaboration and support across specialties and institutions.
The day concluded with a keynote lecture by Professor Ajay Shah from King’s BHF CRE, followed by presentation of poster prizes.
Research Poster Awards
Student Category
Winner
Tonia M Thomas (DPAG, Smart Group)
Title: Investigating the role of endocardial notch signalling for neovascularisation of the heart after myocardial infarction
Commended
Abigail D. Wilson (Department of Pharmacology, Sitsapesan Group)
Title: Impaired ligand regulation of native RyR2 channels in the catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia mutation, RyR2-V2475F(+/-)
Lisa Simpson (CVMed, RDM, Tzima Group)
Title: Lost in translation: endothelial cytoskeleton ‘out of line’
Non-student category
Winner
Dr Filipa C Simões (DPAG, Riley Group)
Title: Macrophages directly contribute collagen to transient scar formation during zebrafish heart regeneration
Commended
Dr Nikita Ved (DPAG, Sparrow and Ashcroft Group)
Title: A novel approach to understanding how pre-gestational diabetes induces embryonic birth defects
Dr Surawee Chuaiphichai (CVMed, RDM, Channon Group)
Title: Pivotal Role for Endothelial Cell GTP Cyclohydrolase and Tetrahydrobiopterin in Blood Pressure Regulation and Vascular Adaptation to Pregnancy
Congratulations to the poster winners and we hope that everyone enjoyed the symposium.