Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence

So excited to be back in Bristol presenting some of my fellowship work 🙌😁 @kidneyresearchuk.org #DrivingDiscoveries

Today in the UK, heart and circulatory diseases affect more lives than cancer and Alzheimer’s disease combined.
University of Manchester researchers are fighting back. Because every heart beat matters. And every second counts. #BritishHeartWeek

Fantastic seminar this afternoon with Prof Dana Dawson (@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social), Prof Craig Smith (@gjbrainresearch.bsky.social) and Dr Yingjuan Liu (keavneylab.bsky.social)

🔬 Dr Holly Shiels investigated microplastics in sea turtle reproductive organs.
Her research suggests plastic pollution could threaten marine species' ability to reproduce — a stark reminder of ocean plastic's impact.
🔗 tinyurl.com/mt5k4zht #BeatPlasticPollution #WorldEnvironmentDay

£50m grand challenge launched to tackle link between cardiovascular disease and health inequalities We are pleased to be supporting a new ‘inequalities challenge’ launched by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

📢@thebhf.bsky.social have partnered with @nihr.bsky.social to launch a new Inequalities Challenge that will test new approaches to help close the unfair gap in people’s life expectancy across the UK 🚀

www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/n...

Rick Body, Professor of Emergency Medicine in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, started his new position as Chair of the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee at NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Such a huge responsibility and an honour! ‪@nicecomms.bsky.social

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We had a great day yesterday at the DCVS postgraduate showcase hearing about the research our PhD students are doing, and a wonderful keynote talk from @neuroirena.bsky.social on how the heart affects our perception of time

Congrats to all the prize winners 🎉

#AcademicSky #CardioSky 🧪

British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence Studentships Find out more about the British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence Studentships available for cardiovascular research.

We have some exciting opportunities for aspiring researchers! Fully funded BHF studentships in interdisciplinary cardiovascular research. Deadline to apply is 6th June

#PhD #studentships

www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/resear...

Interphase cell morphology defines the mode, symmetry, and outcome of mitosis During tissue formation, dynamic cell shape changes drive morphogenesis while asymmetric divisions create cellular diversity. We found that the shifts in cell morphology that shape tissues could conco...

Great that we finally get to share this work! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/.... @fbmh-uom.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social

Here in Manchester we're extremely grateful for our BHF funding, and it was an honour to be able to give back and help to continue BHF funded life saving research ❤️ @thebhf.bsky.social

And finally, we put our knowledge to the test with a quiz! Competition was fierce and the winning team took home the world's most adorable trophy

Yingjuan Liu hosted a public event at FoGuangShan Temple with the Buddha’s Light International Association Manchester. An educational lecture was delivered to a lay audience, followed by a vegetarian food stall, blood pressure tests, and blood glucose tests

Over 4 weeks, 28 members of the Division teamed up to do a walking/running challenge, with the aim of doing a collective total of 3000 miles. We made it to 3843!

We held 2 very popular bake sales and raffles! These alone made up ~half of our total. At our last bake sale, we had a few items left over and used a lab trolley to go mobile! Dedication to the cause

Through out February and March, we organised a range of activities as part of a fundraising competition between the BHF Centres for Research Excellence and recipients of Accelerator Awards, which included 8 Universities. Ultimately, we raised a total of £3144! Here's a summary of what we got up to

Congratulations to Lucy Roberts & everyone involved in this new publication in Stroke.

The novel ischaemic #stroke treatment, caADAMTS13, outperforms current treatments by restoring cerebral blood flow earlier.

@fbmh-uom.bsky.social @americanheart.bsky.social

ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...

Microplastics found in the reproductive system of sea turtles University of Manchester scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles.The scientists also found slightly less, but still signif...

Scientists have discovered significant concentrations of microplastics in the male reproductive system of sea turtles.

The findings could spell disaster for the majestic creatures already found in declining numbers in the world’s oceans.

www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/m...

Dr Amber Emmett

Dr Dave Hutchings

Dr Salwa Zghebi

Dr Ali Sarrami Foroushani

The day ended with scientific snapshot talks from 5 of the CRE's early career researchers, and an overview of the importance of EDI (equality, diversity & includsion) and PPIE (patient & public involvement & engagement) to the work of the new CRE

An overhead shot of a busy scientific poster session beneath fabric tapestries with children's artwork hanging from the ceiling

Our BHF-funded PhD students presented their research over lunch in the South Gallery

Dr Kathy Hentges (cardiovascular genomics & development co-lead) presenting

Professor Chris Miller (heart failure co-lead) presenting

Professor Maya Buch (inflammatory drivers co-lead) presenting

Professor Alejandro Frangi (CMSL co-lead) presenting

Our theme leads took us through the exciting plans ahead for each of the 5 themes of the CRE:

💜 Genomics and development
💜 Heart failure
💜 Inflammatory drivers of cardio- and cerebro-vascular disease
💜 Data science
💜 Computational modelling, simulation & large language models (CMSL)

Professor Bryan Williams speaking to the audience

"The Manchester research team and their research plan are outstanding, with a focus on tackling important aspects of heart disease with leading edge innovation, and a desire to make a real difference for patients"
- Professor Bryan Williams, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, @thebhf.bsky.social

Professor Bryan Williams (BHF Chief Scientific & Medical Officer), Professor Tony Hegearty (Head of School of Medical Sciences), Professor Maciej Tomaszewski (CRE deputy director), Professor Bernard Clarke and Ms Toni Olon (MFT chief medical officers)

An image of University of Manchester vice-chancellor Prof Duncan Ivison on a projector screen

The day started with opening remarks from representatives of the university, the @thebhf.bsky.social & the Manchester University NHS Trust - including a virtual appearance by University of Manchester VC @duncanivison.bsky.social

A large hall full of CRE members with a projector screen at the front reading "British Heart Foundation Manchester Centre of Research Excellence"

Since this account is new we'll start with some catch-ups about what's been going on over a busy couple of months in the CRE - starting with our official launch on 27th February at the Whitworth Art Gallery 🧵

Research Associate in Improving Cerebral Blood Flow in Vascular Dementia:Oxford Road

We have a @thebhf.bsky.social funded postdoc position to work on a novel treatment option to improve cerebral blood flow in a model of vascular dementia. Application deadline 14th April. @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/internal/Job... Please RT

Last chance to donate to our go red fundraiser! Our researchers have been working hard all month raising money

www.justgiving.com/page/uombhfcre

To see more about what's going on in the CRE, use our starter pack to follow our incredible team 💜
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The CRE benefits from strong collaborations with Manchester’s health innovation ecosystem

We aim to inspire the next generation of researchers, empower career development & create a sustainable future for cardiovascular research with a focus on diverse, equitable & inclusive research practices