3D heart modelling for personalised ablation

The development of a new AI-supported model for imaging the heart based on data from over 700 people with atrial fibrillation, allow ablation to be more personalised to individual patients.

In progress
19/06/2025
Atrial fibrillation
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Hot water cardiac rehabilitation

Investigating the potential of hot water immersion as an alternative therapy for patients with hypertension undergoing cardiac rehabilitation, to see if it can lower blood pressure and improve heart health.

In progress
19/11/2025
Blood pressure
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Improving acute coronary syndrome care

Utilising a specialised model that mimics heart attacks, to test a series of drugs aimed at a reducing blood clotting, with the goal of developing a new treatment option for acute coronary syndrome.

In progress
19/11/2025
Coronary heart disease
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Personalised DCM care

Utilising cutting-edge techniques to analyse samples from dilated cardiomyopathy patients, to understand why some patients respond better to treatment than others, with the aim of improving treatment decision-making.

In progress
19/11/2025
Cardiomyopathy
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Successful heart transplants in children

Analysing samples from children who have received a new therapy following a heart transplant, to identify a pattern within the immune system that can predict for the long-term success of the surgery.

In progress
19/11/2025
Heart failure
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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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