Public Lectures and Events
We believe we have a duty to communicate our research to the public, in order to raise understanding and awareness of heart disease. At present we are doing this through public lectures and this website, but hope to expand our outreach activities in the future if funding is available.
Forthcoming events
25th November 2011, 6pm
INAUGURAL LECTURE - Walking to the WNTer Wonderland
Professor Sarah George, Professor of Cardiovascular Signalling
Reception Room, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol
Heart disease is still the UK's biggest killer. The first coronary artery bypass was performed in 1960, but despite enhanced surgical techniques over the last 50 years, this surgery technique still requires improvement as the grafts themselves become diseased. This lecture will discuss Sarah's research journey over the last 20 years.
Organised by the Public and Ceremonial Events Office. No booking required.
Contact Nicola Fry on +44 (0)117 928 8515 or nicola.fry@bristol.ac.uk
2nd December 2011, 6pm
A CHANGE OF HEART?
Repairing damaged hearts with regenerative medicine: bringing science research into patient care
Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol
What are the prospects for rebuilding heart tissue to repair the damage caused by a heart attack? Will it, one day, become a standard procedure? Will the devastation of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease that affect millions of people each year become a thing of the past?
Complementing the British Heart Foundation's 'Mending Broken Hearts' campaign, which is raising money for research to improve recovery after a heart attack, this year's public lecture will focus on the emergence of regenerative medicine in modern medical care.
The event will feature three different perspectives on regenerative medicine:
- Professor Paolo Madeddu, lead researcher studying stem cells and the science behind regenerative medicine, will explain the research being conducted in Bristol Heart Institute that underpins this revolutionary medical technique
- Cardiac surgeon Professor Raimondo Ascione is Chief Investigator of the ongoing world first clinical trial into the use of stem cells to aid heart repair during bypass surgery
- Two of the heart attack patients enrolled in this Bristol-based clinical trial will describe their experience of carrying out such a critical role for advancing medical research
Come and hear about the groundbreaking research, funded by the British Heart Foundation, which is taking place in the here in the Bristol Heart Institute. Discover how it is being translated for use in the clinic, learn about the experience of taking part in a clinical trial, and discuss how stem cell science might revolutionize modern medicine in years to come.
Public lectures organised by the BHI are free and open to all; no booking required. Followed by free wine reception.
This event is supported by the British Heart Foundation
Previous events
September 15th 2011, 6pm
The Rhythm of Time – A history of heart disease in images
by Dr Jason Johnson
Grant Bradley Gallery, Bedminster
Coinciding with the Heartfelt exhibition taking place in the Grant Bradley Gallery, BHI member Jason Johnson, will talk about the BHI's research into the healthy heart and how to improve treatment for when it goes wrong. In his talk, a series of eye-catching images will demonstrate how research and technology have helped in the battle against the world's biggest killer – heart disease.
September 2nd - October 1st 2011
HEARTFELT
Grant Bradley Gallery, Bedminster
The BHI have been invited by artist Jan Connett to join forces with her for the Heartfelt project, a "unique collaborative exhibition all about life journeys - and the life-changing 'heartfelt moments' that stop us in our tracks". Through Heartfelt, hundreds of people have created their own hearts - out of everything from fabric to feathers - to represent a something 'heartfelt' in the their lives.
With support from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and University of Bristol Centre for Public Engagement, these are being exhibited throughout September at the Grant Bradley Gallery.
There is the also the chance to meet members of BHI:
- 6pm Thursday 15th September: Talk by one of the BHI researchers, Dr Jason Johnson (see more information)
- 12-4pm, every Saturday of the exhibition: Members of BHI will be at the gallery and inviting visitors to discuss their cardiovascular research
The Heartfelt exhibition is raising money for BHF, which funds research in the BHI, through the sale of the handmade hearts. Money will go towards BHF's 50th anniversary campaign
BHI HOSPITAL OPEN DAY
September 10th 2011, 10am - 4pm: BHI Hospital
As part of the annual Bristol Doors Open Day - which enables members of the public to explore various contemporary and historic buildings not usually open to the public - the BHI Hospital invited visitors to see why it won awards for its innovative design and patient environment, including:
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Building Better Healthcare award for Best Use of Visual Art in Healthcare
- 2009 blue plaque from the Bristol Civic Society’s Environmental Awards
- Royal Institute of British Architects Ibstock Premier Award
- Royal Institute of British Architects Best Public Sector building
The BHI Hospital is part of the Bristol Royal Infirmary complex, and is located next to Oncology, just off Horfield Rd, BS2 8HW.
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November 8th 2010: "I give you my heart" - genetics and inherited heart disorders
by Dr Ruth Newbury-Ecob
In this public lecture, Dr. Ruth Newbury-Ecob described what genes are, how genes are found for particular conditions, and how by improving our understanding of inherited heart disorder, the continued research at the Bristol Heart Institute can help us improve care for patients and families.
September 11th 2009: Can doctors do better? Diagnosing and treating people with angina
by Gene Feder, Professor of Primary Health Care, University of Bristol
October 20th 2008: "The Obesity Solution: Common Sense or Complex Problem?"
by Janice Thompson, Professor of Exercise and Health Sciences
6.00pm, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol.
September 18th 2007: “Who nearly killed Sir Ranulph Fiennes? A private investigation into the causes of heart attacks and how to stop them”
by Professor Andrew Newby
6.00pm, Wills Memorial Building, Queen's Road, Bristol.