Cardiovascular disease
Summary
We support and deliver research in the following areas:
- cardiovascular disease prevention
- atherothrombosis
- arrhythmias
- cardiac surgery
- congenital heart disease
- pulmonary arterial hypertension
- heart failure
We oversee a wide range of studies. These include:
- single-centre, multi-centre, early stage, observational studies
- randomised controlled trials of medical, surgical interventions and medical technology
Specialty leads
The Clinical Research Network (CRN) National Specialty Leads for cardiovascular disease are:
- Dr Patrick Calvert - specialising in atherosclerosis and preventive cardiovascular diseases
- Dr Paul Clift - specialising in pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease and arrhythmias
- Professor Prithwish Banerjee - specialising in heart failure and cardiac surgery
Cardiovascular partnership
The NIHR-BHF Cardiovascular Partnership brings together experts funded by the NIHR and the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to advance the scientific and research agenda in cardiovascular (heart and circulatory) diseases. Find out more:
NIHR-British Heart Foundation Cardiovascular Partnership
Funding opportunities / funding calls
See the latest funding opportunities for cardiovascular disease research
Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme
If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme
Help with research
Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:
- planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
- recruiting patients for your study
- costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment
Find out more about the Services to support study delivery
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