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
Understanding how heart cell networks contribute to heart failure.
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Cardiac Disease Mechanisms
Understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms which drive heart disease.
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Cardiometabolic Disorders
Investigating cardiac, vascular and renal complications in cardiometabolic diseases.
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Cardiorenal Disease
Improving patient outcomes for those living with chronic kidney disease.
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Cerebrovascular Disease
Explore the effects of cardiovascular diseases on the brain and its circulation.
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Dying Cell Communication and Clearance
Investigating the effects of dying cell communication and clearance.
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Hypertension and Immunobiology
How the immune system, gut health and tissue fibrosis effects hypertension.
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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
Understanding the role of phages in human health.
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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
Understanding the injury and repair mechanisms which occur during stroke.
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Vascular Therapeutics
To identify vascular modulatory therapeutic targets/leads for treating human diseases.
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