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The School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health is part of the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences .

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.

23/01/2026

Today we were delighted to welcome supporters from BHF Scotland for a tour of our labs. The visit was led by our BHF‑funded researchers and PhD students, who guided guests through the laboratories and the imaging suite before rounding off the visit with an engaging discussion about our ongoing work.

21/01/2026

We would like to congratulate Dr Eleanor Dickson-Murray on being awarded the degree of PhD for the thesis titled 'S-palmitoylation and regulation of the cardiac transient outward current'

We wish you all the success in the future 🎉

16/01/2026

We would like to welcome Areej Bin Mohammed to SCMH!

'I am Areej Bin Mohammed from Saudi Arabia and I am delighted to be starting my PhD at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, under the supervision of Professor Keith Muir and Professor Jesse Dawson. My PhD research focuses on acute stroke imaging, exploring how pre- and post-treatment CT techniques including CT, CT angiography (CTA), and CT perfusion (CTP) to better understand tissue-level outcomes and the factors influencing infarction following reperfusion therapies. My background is in medical imaging and radiography, complemented by studies in medical visualization and human anatomy. I am particularly interested in translational research that links advanced imaging biomarkers with real-world clinical impact. I look forward to learning, collaborating, and contributing to meaningful research within the SCMH community.'

We wish you all the best with your studies 🎉

09/01/2026

A world first in cardiac care ❤️🧬

A Scottish patient has become the first person in the world to take part in a groundbreaking cardiac gene therapy clinical trial, led by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the University of Glasgow.

John MacDonald, 73, from the Isle of Lewis, received the innovative gene therapy during coronary artery bypass surgery as part of the PROTECT study. The treatment aims to strengthen vein grafts used in heart surgery, helping them last longer and reducing the risk of future complications.

Developed through years of collaboration across NHS boards, universities and research partners, this pioneering approach could significantly improve long term outcomes and quality of life for patients undergoing bypass surgery.

John is now recovering well and says he feels “on top of the world”, a powerful reminder of the impact clinical research can have on real lives.

This world first trial marks a major milestone in cardiovascular research and demonstrates the strength of collaboration between patients, clinicians and researchers working together to advance healthcare.

Read full story - https://www.gla.ac.uk/news/headline_1231931_en.html

25/12/2025

Wishing all our staff, students, and alumni a joyful Christmas!

Thank you for your incredible contributions throughout the year. We hope you enjoy a restful holiday season and look forward to an exciting year ahead.

19/12/2025

We would like to welcome Furaida Khansah to SCMH!

'Hi, everyone! I’m Furaida Khasanah from Indonesia. Feeling incredibly grateful to begin my journey as a PhD student at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, guided by Prof. Jason Gill, Dr. James Dorling, and Dr. Emma Lawlor.

My research focuses on how the mode and timing of physical activity can improve weight loss and metabolic health in individuals with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes, an area that connects deeply with my passion for preventive health and meaningful impact.

I completed my Bachelor of Nursing at Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia and my Master’s in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Cardiovascular) at Universitas Indonesia. I currently serve at the Ministry of Health, Indonesia, carrying a mission to contribute to better public health outcomes for my country and beyond.
Stepping into this PhD journey feels like stepping into a bigger purpose, to learn, to grow, and to create something that matters. Here’s to courage, consistency, and becoming the scientists we once dreamed of becoming. Together, we’ve got this!

We wish you all the success in your studies 🎉

17/12/2025

We would like to welcome Xingjian Chen to SCMH.

Hello everyone. I’m happy to be joining the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health as a Postgraduate Researcher in the MRC Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Medicine.

My background is in clinical medicine and public health; I completed my MBBS and MPH at The University of the West Indies (UWI) in 2014 and 2017, respectively. I stayed on at the UWI as a part-time lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Sciences for 3-years and then continued as Lecturer in Public Health full-time for another 3-years. In 2024, I completed my MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Glasgow.

My current work within SCMH broadly focuses on individuals who have suffered stroke. I'm using a multi-omics approach to explore the factors associated with recurrent events such as another stroke and heart attack. Findings can help to identify better and more tailored treatment approaches post first stroke and have the potential to guide future studies including clinical trials. I will be working under the supervision of Dr. Alan Cameron and Dr. Rona Strawbridge (School of Health and Wellbeing).

I look forward to making meaningful contributions to stroke science and to the SCMH!

We wish you all the success in the future 🎉

15/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Quiz 2025! 🎄

Last Friday, we held our annual school Christmas quiz, and the winners were the Dancer's Drifters – Martin, Del, John, Sara, Nic, Erin, Michelle, and Ian. 🏆
A huge thank you to Lorraine and Scott for all their hard work in making the event such a success!

The champions celebrated in style with a karaoke rendition of Queen’s classic “We Are the Champions”🎤✨

12/12/2025

We would like to congratulate Dr Jirapitcha (Oolid) Boonpor on being awarded the degree of PhD by alternative thesis for the thesis titled 'Understanding the role of integrated grip strength, physical activity, diet, and adiposity-related body composition in the development of type 2 diabetes: insights from the UK Biobank cohort'

We wish you all the success in the future 🎉

10/12/2025

We would like to welcome Waneisha Jones to SCMH.

"Hello everyone. I’m happy to be joining the School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health as a Postgraduate Researcher in the MRC Doctoral Training Programme in Precision Medicine.

My background is in clinical medicine and public health; I completed my MBBS and MPH at The University of the West Indies (UWI) in 2014 and 2017, respectively. I stayed on at the UWI as a part-time lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Sciences for 3-years and then continued as Lecturer in Public Health full-time for another 3-years. In 2024, I completed my MSc in Bioinformatics at University of Glasgow.

My current work within SCMH broadly focuses on individuals who have suffered stroke. I'm using a multi-omics approach to explore the factors associated with recurrent events such as another stroke and heart attack. Findings can help to identify better and more tailored treatment approaches post first stroke and have the potential to guide future studies including clinical trials. I will be working under the supervision of Dr. Alan Cameron and Dr. Rona Strawbridge (School of Health and Wellbeing).

I look forward to making meaningful contributions to stroke science and to the SCMH!"

We wish

05/12/2025

We would like to congratulate Dr Silje Welsh on being awarded the degree of MD for the thesis titled 'Frailty Assessment in Vascular Surgery'.

We wish you all the success in the future 🎉

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https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cardiovascularmetabolic/

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