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Heart attacks are one of the leading cause of death in the developed world. It’s no surprise that some of the most creative and pioneering research looks to understand what causes them and how they can be treated. This evening, our speakers will discuss the deadliest complication of heart attacks – cardiac arrests – delving into the latest science from bench to roadside.
Underpinning mechanisms of sudden cardiac death
Dr. Mo Obeidat
(Clinical Research Training Fellow)
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) can happen to anyone, young or old. SCD results from a range of cellular and molecular abnormalities including ion channel dysfunction, calcium mishandling, mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress leading to arrhythmias and ultimately death. We will delve into the complex interactions between these various cellular mechanisms and explore how they contribute to the development and progression of SCD. Only by gaining a deeper understanding of these underlying cellular processes will be better equipped to identify new therapeutic targets.
The British Heart Foundation and insights into the research they fund
Olivia Johnstone
(PhD student, The University of Manchester)
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) funds over £100 million worth of research each year. The University of Manchester has excellent links to the BHF and as a University, we have a social responsibility division dedicated to fundraising for the BHF. As a BHF funded PhD student, on the 1+3 integrated MRes and PhD programme, my talk will give an insight in to the type of cardiac research the BHF funds, and the novel techniques and translational research their funding contributes to.
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