Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine Research Theme at Coventry University

3rd International Conference on Chemo and BioInformatics, Kragujevac, September 25-26, 2025. (pp. 4-12) 

 

АУТОР(И) / AUTHOR(S): Nduka C. Okwose, Amy S. Fuller, Sarah J. Chaman, Renae J. Stefanetti, Djordje G Jakovljevic

 

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DOI:  10.46793/ICCBIKG25.004O

САЖЕТАК / ABSTRACT:

The Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine (CSTM) theme at Coventry University’s Research Centre for Health and Life Sciences integrates biomedical research, clinical expertise, and technological innovation to address pressing global cardiovascular and metabolic health challenges. Focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, and improved management, the theme’s interdisciplinary research targets conditions including heart failure (HF), type 2 diabetes (T2D), obesity, and related comorbidities. Collaborative projects span local partnerships with University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire to international networks across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the USA, ensuring clinical relevance and global applicability.

Key initiatives include STRATIFYHF, an AI- and computational modelling-based decision support system for HF risk prediction and early diagnosis; the CMB Study, investigating movement behaviours and cardiometabolic health in UK Black adults; BA-Heart, assessing acute cardiovascular effects of beta-alanine supplementation; and the CORS test, enhancing HF diagnostic accuracy in primary care. Additional studies address school-based interventions for disadvantaged children, HRV assessment validity using disposable ECG leads, and a wide range of physiological and clinical investigations.

Beyond research, the CSTM fosters academic citizenship through postgraduate training, supervision, and scholarly service, contributing over 50 high-impact publications since 2021. Strategic knowledge transfer is achieved through partnerships with healthcare providers, community organisations, and industry, translating research outcomes into scalable, cost- effective solutions.

By combining laboratory discovery with real-world application, CSTM advances scientific understanding, optimises patient outcomes, and builds capacity for future health leaders. This translational framework positions Coventry University as a leading hub for impactful cardiovascular and metabolic research with sustained global influence.

КЉУЧНЕ РЕЧИ / KEYWORDS:

cardiovascular health, translational research, artificial intelligence

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