Level 7 Research Celebration
We’re excited to share highlights from the Research Celebration Day on Friday June 13th. Colleagues from across Bristol Medical School gathered on Level 7 to celebrate the progress of the refurbishment of the cardiac research spaces in Bristol Medical School This was a time to connect, reflect, and celebrate the incredible research taking place within our community. The event also featured insights from research support facilities across the university, and the wider opportunities these provide; showcasing the collaborative spirit that drives our work forward. Have a look through the gallery below to see some of the highlights from the day.
This event was held in the Milnes Walker room, Level 7 of the BRI on Friday June 13th
The Programme
Session 1
| 10:00 – 10:05 | Gianni Angelini | Welcome |
| 10:05 – 10:13 | Mark Bond | Stiff tissues and hard targets: Can we drug biomechanical signalling pathways? |
| 10:14 – 10:22 | Dominic Alibhai | Wolfson Bioimaging |
| 10:22 – 10:30 | Jason Johnson | How sponges led to a pre-clinical study with big pharma |
| 10:31 – 10:39 | Karen Ho | Bristol Bioresource Laboratories |
| 10:40 – 10:48 | Raimondo Ascione | Overview: Network and Current Research Projects |
| 10:48 – 10:56 | Giovanni Biglino | 3D Printing in Medical Research and Beyond |
| 10:57 – 11:05 | Francisca Segers | Bristol Genomics Facility |
| 11:06 – 11:14 | Danila Fedotov |
Session 2
| 11:30 – 11:35 | Sarah George | Welcome back |
| 11:36 – 11:44 | Katie Skeffington | Cardio-protection for cyanotic congenital heart disease patients |
| 11:45 – 11:53 | Clare Sims | Animal Services Unit |
| 11:54 – 12:02 | George Group | |
| 12:03 – 12:11 | Jon Lees | Bioinformatics |
| 12:12 – 12:20 | Claire Hudson | MSc Teaching and Research Projects |
| 12:21 – 12:29 | Sarah Westbury | |
| 12:30 – 12:38 | James Downes | Perfusion in Research |
Six Times Open: Living on the Edge of Life
As a satellite event to the Bristol Heart Festival a special screening of the documentary ‘Six Times Open’ was shown at the Watershed, Bristol. The film is due to be shown at film festivals, see the details and how to follow on social media.
The Bristol Heart Festival
The 2025 Bristol Heart Festival brought together over 600 curious minds at the University of Bristol to explore, question, and celebrate the science of the heart. From insightful talks to hands-on activities, the day was filled with conversation, discovery, and community spirit. A huge thank you to everyone – attendees, speakers, and volunteers – who helped make the festival unforgettable. View photos from the day.