Research at the Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Research (CCBDR)

Research in the Centre is conducted across 12 inter-connected Research Divisions, each led by internationally renowned scientists who have had a major impact on their fields.

Cardiac Cellular Systems

Cardiac Cellular Systems

Understanding how heart cell networks contribute to heart failure.

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Cardiac Disease Mechanisms

Cardiac Disease Mechanisms

Understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms which drive heart disease.

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Cardiometabolic Disorders

Cardiometabolic Disorders

Investigating cardiac, vascular and renal complications in cardiometabolic diseases.

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Cardiorenal Disease

Cardiorenal Disease

Improving patient outcomes for those living with chronic kidney disease.

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Cerebrovascular Disease

Cerebrovascular Disease

Explore the effects of cardiovascular diseases on the brain and its circulation.

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Dying Cell Communication and Clearance

Dying Cell Communication and Clearance

Investigating the effects of dying cell communication and clearance.

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Hypertension and Immunobiology

Hypertension and Immunobiology

How the immune system, gut health and tissue fibrosis effects hypertension.

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Macrophage biology and Immunometabolism

Macrophage biology and Immunometabolism

To understand the link between macrophages in normal biology and inflammatory diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

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Microbial Genetics and Interactions

Microbial Genetics and Interactions

Understanding the role of phages in human health.

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Molecular Proteomics

Molecular Proteomics

To understand cell signalling through nano vesicles as a therapeutic strategy and understanding cardiac remodelling and repair.

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Stroke and Brain Inflammation

Stroke and Brain Inflammation

Understanding the injury and repair mechanisms which occur during stroke.

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Vascular Therapeutics

Vascular Therapeutics

To identify vascular modulatory therapeutic targets/leads for treating human diseases.

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