Cardiovascular Sciences

We are leaders in cardiovascular research, including atrial fibrillation and heart failure, thrombosis and haemostasis, and vascular biology.

Give equal consideration to gender when giving blood thinners in atrial fibrillation, research says

Removal of gender from clinical risk scoring could simplify who should be offered life-saving blood thinners in patients with a common heart rhythm condition

Biomarkers could predict patients return to usual heart rhythm after atrial fibrillation

Education for healthcare professionals can boost quality of care for atrial fibrillation patients

Gene-related metabolic dysfunction may be driving heart arrhythmia

Microscopy technique "paves way" for improving understanding of cellular functions

Cardiovascular research areas

Cardiac Diseases

Our research aims to understand how our genes, environment, lifestyle, and activity of the heart interact to shape the function of our hearts.
Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Our expertise means we are ideally placed to develop new strategies for therapeutic intervention in thrombosis and haemostasis driven pathology
Vascular Biology and Inflammation

Our established multi-disciplinary research theme is focused on the multifaceted biology of endothelial cells.
Imaging and Technology

Our technology experts are developing and applying innovative ways to image cardiovascular systems in vitro and in vivo

Areas of Excellence

Centre of Membrane Proteins and Receptors (COMPARE)

A unique collaboration between the Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham. Bringing together leading researchers to develop novel methods for visualising single membrane proteins.
British Heart Foundation Accelerator Award

The University is one of six in the UK to receive a BHF Accelerator Award in recognition of its excellence in cardiovascular research. The award will boost all cardiovascular research in Birmingham, from discovery science to patient benefit