London Heart & Emerging Technologies in Cardiovascular Biology Symposium
Schedule
Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Scale Space White City | London, EN
About this Event
London Heart & Emerging Technologies in Cardiovascular Biology Symposium
Get ready for an exciting in-person event all about the latest breakthroughs in heart research and cutting-edge tech transforming cardiovascular biology. This BHF sponsored symposium brings together passionate minds to share ideas, network, and explore innovative approaches to heart health. Don’t miss this chance to dive deep into the future of cardiovascular science, engage with industry, and connect with experts in London!
We specifically encourage Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to submit abstracts for our sessions on Developmental Cardiogenesis, Stem-Cell Models and AI: Computational Hearts and Digital Discovery. This is a premier opportunity to present your work, with prizes awarded for the best posters and talks, plus available travel bursaries.
Submit your abstract today to secure your place in the programme!
Abstract deadline for oral presentation is the 6th of April; abstracts submitted after will only be considered for a poster presentation. Any asbtract submitted after the 26th of April will not feature in the programme.
Agenda
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Day 1: Developmental Cardiogenesis
Host: Richard Tyser (University of Cambridge)
Info: We invite abstract submissions from Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to complete our programme.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Day 1: Stem-Cell Models of Human Cardiac Development
Host: Filipa Simões (University of Oxford)
Info: We invite abstract submissions from Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to complete our programme.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Day 1: Networking Reception & Posters
🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Day 2: Emerging Technologies, Translation & Innovation - Human Models
Host: Christine Mummery (Leiden University)
Info: This session explores in vitro (hPSC-based) and ex-vivo (living myocardial slice) human platforms for cardiovascular research and clinical translation.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Day 2: Funding the Pipeline - Policy & Opportunities
Host: Natasa Levicar - British Heart Foundation
Info: This session explores the cardiovascular research landscape from both charitable and industry perspectives, featuring Natasa Levicar on BHF strategy and funding alongside Carmen Guerrero from AstraZeneca on building successful private-sector partnerships.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Day 2: Business & Investment Panel Discussion – Accelerating Translation
Host: Shahzad Malik (Advent Life Sciences))
Info: Chaired by Shahzad Malik, this expert panel featuring Barbara Domayne-Hayman, Mike Romanos, and Mina Bekheet explores strategic investment and enterprise pathways to accelerate the translation of cardiovascular innovation from lab to market.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Day 2: AI Centre: Computational Hearts & Digital Discovery
Host: Blanca Rodriguez (University of Oxford)
Info: We invite abstract submissions from Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to complete our programme.
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Day 2: Clinical Translation: From Bench to Bedside
Host: Ameet Bakay (Royal Free London NHS Trust)
Info: This session explores the journey from discovery to the clinic, highlighting the pathway from
early-phase innovation and pre-clinical development through to the complexities of clinical trial design and endpoints.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Day 2: Awards, Closing Remarks & Farewell
Info: All selected speakers will receive an award, with additional prizes available for outstanding poster presentations.
Where is it happening?
Scale Space White City, 58 Wood Lane, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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