Keavney Lab

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We're excited to share our latest study in @JHypertension! Using @uk_biobank data & WGS, we uncovered 29 genetic variants linked to hypertension, including 2 novel, independent variants mapping to FBN2 and JPH2, opening doors for new therapeutic targets journals.lww.com/jhypertension/…

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Computational PhD opportunity with us studying the co-morbidities of congenital heart disease in large datasets ⬇️ findaphd.com/phds/project/b…

Our new research article is out in @ejhg_journal! rdcu.be/d1rI4. Inside we explore the congenital heart disease cohorts of the 100,000 genomes project. @ColinAJohnson2 @SunaynaBest @stephbaross @DrJennyLord @KeavneyLab @GavinRyan27 @JacquelineEaso2 @kathrynhentges

The Manchester BHF Centre of Excellence has opportunities for Intermediate Research (Transition) Fellows. 2-year positions for clinical or basic science researchers with support to apply for external fellowships Deadline 6th Nov, apply here: jobs.manchester.ac.uk/internal/Job/J…

Vaccination significantly decreased COVID-19 related hospitalisation & mortality in CHD patients, but even post-vaccine they have a higher risk of severe outcomes. Thanks to @BHFDataScience for making this research possible - read more now in @Heart_BMJ doi.org/10.1136/heartj…

Last night was a great way to close our Bicentennial Global Health Conference: Collaboration for our Third Century. We were joined at Old Trafford by President and Vice-Chancellor @Duncanivison who awarded an honorary professorship to Rong Hu from China Pharmaceutical University.

This week, experts from across the globe are gathering at The University of Manchester to celebrate our global partnerships. Cross-collaborations on an international scale are vital to inform our research and develop plans for the future.

🫀 @OfficialUoM heart research has received £4 million from @TheBHF which will be matched by the University. Prof Keavney, our Cardiovascular Medicine Co-Theme Lead will lead the £8m Centre of Excellence with Co-Theme Lead, Prof Tomaszewski. Read more 👇 manchesterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-event…

I’m thrilled to share that yesterday I passed my PhD viva! Thank you to my examiners Joy Wang and Mauro Santibanez-Koref for making the viva an enjoyable experience! Also, thanks to my supervisors Bernard Keavney and Andy Sharrocks, and everyone who supported me throughout 🎉 🧬

Congratulations to Dr @HJones___ who just passed his viva 🎉

My review article on the exciting therapeutic potential benefits of targeting mitochondrial-ER interorganelle contact site biology in vascular/metabolic diseases is now in press! @KeavneyLab @DCVS_UoM @FBMH_UoM @scilightpress @TheBHF #MAHSC @GenSocUK sciltp.com/journals/ijddp…

Then from 2-4pm Tuesday, postdoc Yingjuan Liu will be at poster BS35 presenting GET: a generic deep learning-based edge detection and optical tracking toolbox for 3D cardiac organoids and genetic investigations #BCS2024

If you're at the the #BCS2024 conference in Manchester this week come see our group's work🧵 First 10am on Tuesday: BSc student Saara Ahmad will be presenting her work on genetic variants in FTAAD patients in the 100,000 Genomes Project at poster 28

NEWS: @TheBHF has awarded £4 million to support world-class cardiovascular research at the @OfficialUoM over the next 5years 🫀 The University has pledged to match the funding, taking the total investment in CVD research to £8m 🔬 🔗Read more: bit.ly/3VmsEyc

Professor Bernard Keavney, BHF Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine @OfficialUoM, said: "This is a landmark moment for cardiovascular research in Greater Manchester. We’re thrilled that the progress we have made in our research [...] has been recognised with this award".