The Medical Research Council/British Heart Foundation Centre of Research Excellence in Advanced Cardiac Therapies (REACT)
University of Edinburgh …
Gene therapy in cardiac and vascular diseases: a review of approaches to treat genetic and common cardiovascular diseases with novel gene-based therapeutics
Patricia Musolino …
Andy Baker awarded the RSE Sir James Black Medal
REACT Co-director Professor Andy Baker has been awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Sir James Black Medal, which recognises exceptional contributions to research across Scotland. Andy receives the award for his leading work in cardiovascular …
Events
We began offering REACT Masterclass sessions in April 2026 Lunchtime sessions on specific topics and techniques are tailored to members of the cardiovascular and gene therapy research communities. Our masterclasses will cover academic, clinical and …
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Translation of genomics into routine cardiological practice: insights from a European Society of Cardiology Cardiovascular Round Table
Stefanie Dimmeler …
AAV6-based ZEB2 delivery promotes cardiomyocyte dedifferentiation in adult human myocardium
Rocco Caliandro …
New medicines to fix failing hearts
Heart failure affects almost one million people in the UK and more than 65 million people around the world, with heart attacks the main cause. No current treatment is able to regenerate the heart after a heart attack. Our growing community brings together …
Environmental sustainability
Each of our three principal partner institutions has developed ambitious sustainability strategies, underpinned by substantial investment and a shared commitment to climate action. As signatories to the Race to Zero for Universities and Colleges , they …