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Harry Pritchard @harry-pritchard.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Last week was the 5th Annual SVD@The Jeff meeting. An amazing day showcasing ECRs research into vascular contribution in dementia from across Manchester and Sheffield. Also inspirational lectures from Dr Mohamad El Amki and Prof Craig Smith. @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social

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Abigail Lay @abilay.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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

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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health @fbmh-uom.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

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

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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

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Sustainable Futures @sustainableuom.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

🔬 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

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BHF Policy @bhfpolicy.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

📢@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...

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£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).

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

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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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

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 🎉

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

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...

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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.

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

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

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GJBrainResearch @gjbrainresearch.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

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/...

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Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health @fbmh-uom.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

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...

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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...

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

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 🧵

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

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Harry Pritchard @harry-pritchard.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

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

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

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Last chance to donate to our go red fundraiser! Our researchers have been working hard all month raising money www.justgiving.com/page/uombhfcre

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Manchester BHF CRE Heart Month Fundraising

Help Manchester BHF CRE raise money to support British Heart Foundation

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

The Manchester BHF CRE advances cardiovascular research by driving interdisciplinary collaboration across 5 themes We focus on innovative strategies for prevention, diagnosis, treatment & care - combining cutting-edge technology & clinical expertise See more at www.bhf-cre.manchester.ac.uk

The five themes of the Manchester BHF CRE: cardiovascular genomics and development; heart failure; inflammatory drivers of cardio- and cerebro-vascular disease; cardiovascular data science; and computational modelling, simulation, and large language models (CMSL)

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Fantastic turnout at our bake sale today! Raised £700 and counting. This was our last event in a series raising money for @thebhf.bsky.social and today has taken us over £3000! To find out more about our cause and donate visit www.justgiving.com/page/uombhfcre

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Keavney Lab @keavneylab.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

26 researchers from the Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence - including our own @tachycardio.bsky.social & Yingjuan Liu - are aiming to cover 2000 miles by foot this month to raise money for @thebhf.bsky.social 🚶🏃 Donations would be greatly appreciated ❤️ www.justgiving.com/page/uombhfcre

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Manchester BHF CRE Heart Month Fundraising

Help Manchester BHF CRE raise money to support British Heart Foundation

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The University of Manchester @manchester.ac.uk · 28/02/2025

NEW: The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular disease from the leading charity 🫀 Read more below ⬇️ www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/b...

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British Heart Foundation’s Centre of Research Excellence launches at The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester has launched the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Manchester Centre of Research Excellence following an award of £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular disease fro...

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Manchester BHF Centre of Research Excellence @uom-bhfcre.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The Manchester British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence (CRE) advances cardiovascular research by driving interdisciplinary collaboration to tackle cardiovascular disease across 5 themes

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