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Cardiovascular Sciences

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

New award for research on genetic mutations offers hope for treating thrombosis

Professor Neil Morgan has been awarded a research grant to investigate the role of genetic mutations in preventing thrombosis.

Keeping hearts beating for 125 years

240-year-old drug could save NHS £100m a year treating common heart rhythm disorder

Recipients of 2025 Springboard Fellowship announced

Birmingham researchers awarded grant to tackle early-stage heart disease in chronic kidney disease

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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

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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

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Keeping hearts beating for 125 years

When the heart skips a beat: research from discovery science through to benefits for patients and the NHS.

240-year-old drug could save NHS £100m a year treating common heart rhythm disorder

Recipients of 2025 Springboard Fellowship announced

Birmingham researchers awarded grant to tackle early-stage heart disease in chronic kidney disease

New way to run clinical trials within General Practice reaches 1,000 NHS patients recruited

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