As part of British Heart Week, 7-15 June, The University of Manchester highlighted research helping to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease

One of the stories being shared features Professor Delvac Oceandy, Professor of Molecular Cardio Sciences in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Manchester, whose research is focused on understanding what happens to the heart during disease. His work looks at how the heart responds to stress and injury, and why these changes can sometimes lead to long-term damage or heart failure.

Heart failure can have a major impact on everyday life, often causing symptoms such as breathlessness, tiredness and reduced mobility. By studying the changes that take place inside heart cells, Delvac’s research is helping to build a clearer picture of how heart failure develops and how it could be treated more effectively in the future.

This kind of discovery research is an important first step in developing new approaches to care. By improving understanding of the causes of heart disease, researchers can identify new ways to protect the heart, slow disease progression and support better outcomes for patients.

Delvac’s story is part of a wider campaign to showcase the breadth of heart and circulatory research taking place at Manchester.

• Read Professor Delvac Oceandy’s full case study here.
• Explore more of our heart and circulatory research.