News & Updates
The latest news, research updates, and events from St Mary's Coronary Flow Trust.
New Study Links Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction to Long-Term Outcomes
Our latest research findings, published in collaboration with Imperial College London, demonstrate a significant association between coronary flow reserve impairment and adverse cardiovascular events over a five-year follow-up period.
Trust Awarded Grant to Support Junior Cardiology Researchers
We are delighted to announce a new grant that will fund two junior doctor research fellowships over the coming academic year, enabling early-career cardiologists to pursue dedicated research time at St Mary's Hospital.
Annual Research Symposium — Save the Date
The St Mary's Coronary Flow Trust Annual Symposium will take place this autumn, bringing together cardiologists, researchers, and clinical fellows to share findings and foster collaboration across institutions.
Pilot Trial Exploring Non-Invasive Assessment of Microvascular Disease
A new pilot trial has commenced at St Mary's Hospital to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of non-invasive imaging techniques in identifying coronary microvascular dysfunction, with initial results expected later this year.
Welcome to Our Newest Research Fellow
We are pleased to welcome Dr Sarah Okafor to the Trust's research programme. Dr Okafor joins us from the University of Edinburgh and will be leading our ongoing work on coronary flow in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Presentation at the British Cardiovascular Society Conference
Members of the Trust presented three abstracts at the BCS Annual Conference in Manchester, showcasing our work on coronary physiology assessment and its implications for guiding clinical management in stable coronary artery disease.