https://doi.org/10.36866/pn.130.42

Dr Mathilda Mommersteeg, University of Oxford, UK

Dr Caroline Pellet-Many, Royal Veterinary College, London, UK

Professor Paul Riley, University of Oxford, UK

We are looking forward to welcoming members and non-members to our Physiological Society meeting “Regenerating the Cardiovascular System: Mending Broken Hearts and Beyond” taking place in Worcester College at the University of Oxford, UK on 13-14 September 2023.

We are looking forward to welcoming members and non-members to our Physiological Society meeting “Regenerating the Cardiovascular System: Mending Broken Hearts and Beyond” taking place in Worcester College at the University of Oxford, UK on 13-14 September 2023.

Cardiovascular diseases are still the leading cause of death in the Western world and heart failure resulting from myocardial infarction is a devastating illness and global pandemic, costing billions to society. In recent years, the study of model organisms with high cardiac regenerative capacity, such as the zebrafish and neonatal mouse, has provided critical insights into the molecular mechanisms and cellular processes orchestrating cardiovascular regeneration. In particular, the de-differentiation and reprogramming of adult cells and the re-expression of an embryonic genetic profile has been elucidated, highlighting the importance of a clear understanding of the control and regulation of cardiovascular development.

This two-day meeting, supported by the Oxbridge British Heart Foundation Centre of Regenerative Medicine, will showcase the recent advances in the field of cardiovascular repair and regeneration. We have lined up a fantastic list of world-leading experts but would also like to hear about your research. You are warmly invited to submit your abstract for oral and/or poster presentations to disseminate your favourite topic in the field of cardiac development, repair, and regeneration.

The conference will be focusing on different cellular responses and control of the regeneration process, including cardiomyocyte proliferation, the role of the immune system, revascularisation of the injured heart, metabolism and cardioprotection as well as novel animal models of heart regeneration.

The conference will take place at the University of Oxford, which is a well-known hub for its groundbreaking research in the field. It will be hosted at the beautiful Worcester College in the centre of Oxford.

In addition to our exciting scientific programme, participants will have the opportunity to network and share knowledge and new ideas at the poster session and at the conference dinner, which will take place at St. Cross College, a short walking distance through historic Oxford.

We hope that you can join us for a friendly and inspiring meeting in September!