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Investigating the role of the TWIST1 gene in atherosclerosisUniversity of Sheffield | Professor Paul Evans
Atherosclerosis is the leading cause of death worldwide. It causes fatty deposits called plaques to build-up beneath the inner lining of arteries (the endothelium). If a plaque bursts, it can cause a blood clot to form. This can block the b...
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Can the splicing protein SRSF3 help the heart repair itself?University of Oxford | Dr Nicola Smart
Dr Nicola Smart from the University of Oxford is finding out if proteins involved in a process called splicing can help heart muscle repair itself after a heart attack. Several years ago, Dr Smart and her colleagues found that a molecule...
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Testing a new class of drug to treat atrial fibrillationUniversity of Bristol | Dr Andrew F James
A team of researchers at the University of Bristol, headed by Dr Andrew James, are asking whether a new class of drugs could treat atrial fibrillation, or AF, the most common type of abnormal heart rhythm. AF causes palpitations and brea...
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Developing better, safer treatments for ventricular tachycardiaImperial College London | Dr Zachary Whinnett
Supervised by Dr Zachary Whinnett, this Clinical Research Training Fellow is working to improve quality of life for people with ventricular tachycardia, or VT – a heart rhythm disturbance that can be life threatening. People with VT can...
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Could blocking a protein called EPAC1 prevent heart and circulatory disease?Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh | Professor Stephen Yarwood
Dr Stephen Yarwood from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh is working out if blocking an enzyme called EPAC1 could treat heart and circulatory diseases associated with metabolic syndrome – a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and...
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Decoding the messages sent between cells in our circulationImperial College London | Professor Justin C Mason
To maintain a healthy circulation the cells lining our arteries and veins send and receive chemical messages to and from other cells. This cell-cell communication occurs in several different ways. One way is via microscopic particles releas...
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Searching for a new way to improve heart function in heart failure, without causing irregular heart rhythmsUniversity of Glasgow | Professor George Baillie
The damage to the heart muscle caused by a heart attack can lead to heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump blood around the body efficiently. Beta blockers are a common medicine used to treat this condition. They block the a...
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PUBLICATION
Health at Work staff survey templateOther, 12 pages, published on 25/04/2017
Use our template staff survey to gather information from your staff and find out how you can improve your health and wellbeing programme.
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Translational Awards
We offer grants for translational research projects costing less than £250,000. Read for more information on the entry requirements, what's included in the award and how to apply.
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Which foods add the most sugar to our diets?
Which foods contribute the most sugar to our diets? And what are free sugars? We take a look at the culprits and offer tips on how to cut down.