Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences

Postgraduate

Institute led postgraduate taught degrees A-Z

Research

Institute led research themes and information


  • New Hypertension Gene Found

    Researchers at Glasgow find new gene variant associated with a reduced risk of hypertension

  • The Glasgow Program

    The University’s automated Electrocardiogram (ECG) Interpretation Algorithm is considered one of the top three resting ECG automated interpretive algorithms in the world.

  • Dealing with Diabetes

    Researchers at Glasgow are among those at the forefront of scientific study into the causes and treatment of Type 2 diabetes.


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The Institute for Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences is part of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences

Our Vision

A successful and vibrant Research Institute built on well-funded and internationally recognised research with outstanding training and learning opportunities.

Our Institute

We have clinical academics & researchers based across Glasgow using state-of-the art facilities in the BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, West Medical & Davidson Buildings at Gilmorehill Campus & the sites in the Western Infirmary & Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Our research strengths have been integrated into substantial, well-resourced thematic programmes that build on the strengths of individual, clinical and non-clinical principal investigators.  Which create added value through basic, translational and clinical research frameworks.  Our strength is in identifying and designing novel therapeutic strategies that will lead to clinical trials. 

Our Research

We have five research themes, each containing groups of leading, internationally respected researchers:

We also deliver a group of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes.  Including the flagship BHF 4 year PhD programme.  There is a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching through efficient interactions with the professional schools.