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University of Oxford Cardiovascular Research Nurse, Midwifery and Support Team

Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.

The Research Nurse, Midwifery and Support Team for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine (CVM) forms part of the Radcliffe Department of Medicine, University of Oxford.

Led by a senior research nurse, Catherine Krasopoulos, the team comprises highly skilled and experienced research professionals with clinical expertise in cardiovascular medicine.

The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is one of the top cardiovascular research centres worldwide and has been at the forefront of cardiovascular science for over 40 years.

The Research Nurse, Midwifery and Support Team for the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine supports studies in translational research and basic science within the environment of cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and spectroscopy, cardiac CT scanning, echocardiography, cardiac and vascular physiology studies.

The team is based within three University of Oxford clinical research facilities:

located at the John Radcliffe Hospital.

Our research nurses are active across a diverse portfolio of research, from supporting basic science and PhD fellowship studies, to leading observational studies and delivering commercial and University sponsored clinical trials.

The studies within CVM cover a broad range of disease areas:

  • Arrhythmia
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital Cardiovascular Disease
  • Heart Failure
  • Heart Valve Disease
  • Hypertension
  • Heart Disease in Women and Pregnancy
  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Inherited Cardiovascular Disease
  • Obesity
  • Obesity and Heart Disease.

Our aim is to provide study participants with the very highest standard of care and professionalism so that research involvement is a safe, informed and positive experience.

If you are interested in taking part in research within CVM or would like further information about our service, please contact us.

Find us and contact us

CVM Lead Research Nurse

Catherine Krasopoulos: 01865 225232

Email: catherine.krasopoulos@cardiov.ox.ac.uk

OCMR, Level 0
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headington
Oxford OX3 9DU

Research Nurse Specialists

Polly Whitworth
Lead Cardiovascular Research and Hypertension Nurse Specialist

Yvonne Kenworthy
Lead Cardiovascular Research Midwife

CCRF, Level 1
Oxford Heart Centre
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headington
Oxford OX3 9DU

How to find the John Radcliffe Hospital

Links

University of Oxford Division of Cardiovascular Medicine

NIHR Clinical Research Network Thames Valley and South Midlands

Last reviewed:22 April 2024