The cardiovascular theme encompasses all research in the College that is related to the cardiovascular system. The research spans the spectrum from genetic and molecular science through to clinical trials and population research. Principle sub-themes include cardiovascular genetics, thrombosis, cell signalling and ion channels, cardiovascular physiology, myocardial and structural biology, inflammation and atherosclerosis, clinical trials and multi-disciplinary research programmes on several common cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, heart failure, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, diabetes and valvular heart disease. There is excellent interaction between basic and clinical scientists and a strong emphasis on translation facilitated by the recent establishment of a NIHR Biomedical Research Unit in Cardiovascular Disease. Principal investigators are based in several College Departments including Cardiovascular Sciences, Health Sciences. Cell Physiology and Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Genetics and Infection, Inflammation and Immunity. There are strong interactions with investigators in other Departments including Engineering, Physics and Chemistry as well as with national and international groups. Collaborations are facilitated within the theme through regular research days, a regular seminar programme, establishment of groups focused on specific sub-themes, a theme intra-net and cross Departmental studentships.     

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Professorial

Professor John Challiss

Professor Richard Evans

Professor Martin Mahaut-Smith

Readers

Dr John Mitcheson

Senior Lecturers

Dr Noel Davies

Lecturers

Dr Nina Storey

Dr Catherine Vial