Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences We are leaders in cardiovascular research, including atrial fibrillation and heart failure, thrombosis and haemostasis, and vascular biology.
News Heart research receives BHF funding boost thanks to European partnership Team led by Dr Katja Gehmlich wins half a million pound grant to further understanding of condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
QS World University Subject Rankings released for 2023 University of Birmingham rises 30 places to be joint 62nd in the world for Life Sciences and Medicine.
14 October 2022 New £30M research injection to improve treatment of inflammatory diseases Renewed National Institute for Health and Care Research Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre continue funds for developments around inflammatory diseases
13 October 2022 Dr Melanie Madhani receives Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship Award Dr Melanie Madhani has been internationally recognised by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) for her outstanding research.
28 September 2022 Targeting mast cells could be beneficial to treat Covid-19 patients New research uncovers the role of mast cells in Covid-19, and mast cell stabilizers could be efficient and safe in tackling the blockage of blood vessels.
16 September 2022 Professor of Metabolism and Inflammation awarded £828K British Heart Foundation Research Fellowship Professor Claudio Mauro has been awarded a British Heart Foundation Senior Research Fellowship towards research in immunometabolism in atherosclerosis.
01 September 2022 Anticlotting hope after rare genetic defect discovery New research with families in Chile looking at a rare genetic defect suggests that new, more powerful drugs to prevent dangerous clotting would be safe.
29 August 2022 Global digital health leaders propose framework for healthcare data research Healthcare data research should follow a framework to ensure transparency at every stage, according to experts across research, regulation and patient advocacy.
28 June 2022 Cardiovascular Science researchers awarded grant to develop new treatments for autoimmune conditions The researchers will undertake the project to improve the outcome for patients diagnosed with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis.