Mobile health technology to improve uptake of cardiac rehab

Developing a mobile health app programme for coronary heart disease patients, to improve their physical activity levels, quality of life, and their uptake of cardiac rehabilitation, following discharge from hospital.

Complete
19/05/2022
Coronary heart disease
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Exploring the long-term cardiovascular effects of vaping: a longitudinal study (LIGER study)

The long-term effects of vaping

In progress
07/11/2022
E-cigarettes/vaping
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Improving detection of pulmonary arterial hypertension in systemic sclerosis patients using hyperpolarised gas magnetic resonance imaging

Utilising cutting-edge technology to improve the identification of pulmonary hypertension in patients with systemic sclerosis, so that the condition can be treated more quickly, reducing the impact of the disease.

In progress
01/10/2023
Pulmonary hypertension
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Cardiac patches for heart repair

Developing a cardiac patch consisting of healthy heart cells that have come from the patient's own stem cells to repair damaged areas of the heart muscle, following a heart attack.

In progress
07/11/2022
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A National Clinical Trials Programme in UK Cardiac Surgery

A trial for every patient

In progress
13/03/2024
Surgery
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Translational Research Projects (TRP) Grants

Translational Research Project Grants aim to bridge the gap between laboratory-based scientific research and patient care.

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Novel and Emerging Technologies (NET)

NET grants are research projects which focus on the development of new and innovative technologies to diagnose, treat and prevent heart diseases.

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PhD Studentships Grants

PhD studentships give exceptional students the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and expertise needed for a career as a research scientist. Clinical and non-clinical PhD studentships can be applied for.

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