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VPD Heart & Lung Research Institute
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University of Cambridge research institute aiming to improve cardiovascular and lung health for everyone, no matter where they live.
www.hlri.cam.ac.uk
Don't forget to join us today at 4pm for our Monthly seminar:
📣 The November edition of the VPD-HLRI Monthly Seminar Series is here:

🗓 17 November 2025, 4pm

📍 VPD-HLRI, Room 88/89
November 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Children and young people faced higher and longer-lasting risks of rare heart complications after #COVID19 infection than after vaccination, say @vpd-hlri.bsky.social researchers.

Find out more about this study 👇
bit.ly/43BmUof 🧪
Risk of rare heart complications in children higher after COVID-19 infection than after vaccination
Children and young people faced long-lasting and higher risks of rare heart and inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or
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November 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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Out now!

A large scale study by CEU researchers has shown children & young people faced long-lasting & higher risks of rare heart & inflammatory complications after COVID-19 infection, compared to before or without an infection

👉 tinyurl.com/mpfv7vu3

@dphpc.bsky.social
@vpd-hlri.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Today we say goodbye to one of our apprentices Kyle, who has been with us for the past 18 months.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at the VPD-HLRI and after completing my apprenticeship I’ve learned the skills to step into a new role.”

Best of luck to him on his new adventure!
October 28, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Another Friday tour of the VPD-HLRI.
Joined by members and fundraisers of the @cambridge-ceu.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 1:51 PM
❤️ Today is #restarttheheartday

When was the last time you refreshed your CPR?
October 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
📣 The November edition of the VPD-HLRI Monthly Seminar Series is here:

🗓 17 November 2025, 4pm

📍 VPD-HLRI, Room 88/89
October 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Join us today for the VPD-HLRI Monthly Seminar 🫀

📅 Mon 29 Sept, 4pm
📍 Room 88/89, VPD-HLRI, Cambridge

Speakers:

🔹 Steven Niederer – Building a digital heart
🔹 Tian Zhao – Immune modulation in atherosclerosis

Free & open to all!

#Cambridge #HeartResearch #HLRI
September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Fantastic to play our part in this year’s Cambridge Alumni Festival - welcoming visitors for talks and tours of the VPD-HLRI.
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@lukeflower.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Last Friday, our Department came together at our Annual Research Day 2025 to share discoveries, spark new ideas, and build the collaborations that will carry us forward.

Discover the highlights ➡️ buff.ly/wDaHWGC

@medcambridge.bsky.social #ResearchDay
@vpd-hlri.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Our Head of Department of Medicine, Professor Duncan Richards, opens the day with reflections on the excellence of our research while unveiling our new MPhil programme in Translational Medical Research.

@medcambridge.bsky.social #ResearchDay

@vpd-hlri.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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⏰ Last couple of days to apply to join my group @Cambridge as a postdoc and work on the environmental (un)sustainability of AI!

⏳ Closing September 16th.

✏️ Apply here: tinyurl.com/2ukkp8yx

Or learn more about what we do at www.lannelongue-group.org

Initial examples of research projects below 👇
Research Associate*/Research Assistant in Sustainability of AI (Fixed Term)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented researcher to join our team as part of the Green Algorithms Initiative, one of the leading academic teams in the field of sustainable computing. The
www.cam.ac.uk
September 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
From deadly venom to potential cures 🧪 Prof Glenn King is this months guest at the VPD-HLRI for the @cambridgecardio.bsky.social monthly seminar.
August 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🔧 We’re hiring!

Join our team at the University of Cambridge as a Purchasing and Facilities Technician, supporting cutting-edge research at the Heart and Lung Research Institute.

📍 Cambridge | 💼 Full-time | 📅 Apply by 18 August

🔗 cam.ac.uk/jobs/purchasing-and-facilities-technician-rc46756
Purchasing and Facilities Technician
Cambridge University's Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute (VPD-HLRI) is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchasing and Facilities Technician to join our team at the
cam.ac.uk
August 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
🎉 Congrats to Prof. Ziad Mallat!
winner of the 2025 Louis & Artur Lucian Award for his groundbreaking work in cardiovascular immunology — a top international honour in circulatory disease research.
@medcambridge.bsky.social

Read more ⬇️
🔗 bit.ly/40XaxkJ
News | The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Heart & Lung Research Institute
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July 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Don’t forget about the @cambridgebiocampus.bsky.social have their Summer picnic until 3pm today. Everyone is welcome!
July 9, 2025 at 11:52 AM
We have some new junior staff members joining us this week.
Mainly working in the wet lab but can be seen near the benches during lunch. They are shy so please keep your distance!
June 26, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Today we celebrate #RedforResearch day!

Thanks all for taking part ❤️
June 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Today we celebrate #RedforResearch day!

Thanks all for taking part ❤️
June 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Great to see all of our staff at our summer event.
Beer, pizza and live music!

#summer #party #science
June 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We are back!

Join us at 4pm on Monday 30th for the VPD–HLRI Monthly Seminar Series at the VPD–HLRI (Room 88/89, Ground Floor) - No booking needed!

Can't make it in person?

Stream it live or watch it back via our new YouTube channel:
youtube.com/@HLRI_Cambri...

@medcambridge.bsky.social
June 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Conservative oxygen therapy with a target SpO2 of 90% did not reduce 90-day all-cause mortality compared to usual oxygen therapy in mechanically ventilated adult patients.

#CCR25 @criticalcarereviews.com

https://ja.ma/4kG5gWK
June 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🌈This Pride Month, we sat down with @lukeflower.bsky.social proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, to hear his story.

At the VPD-HLRI, we’re proud to celebrate voices like Luke’s and to stand for inclusion, visibility, and equality every day of the year. 🏳️‍🌈
#PrideMonth #Pride2025
June 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🌍 Today is World Environment Day - a moment to reflect on how we care for our planet and each other.

👉 Watch the video and let me know what sustainable actions you’re most proud of at your workplace.

#WorldEnvironmentDay #Sustainability #GreenResearch
June 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We were delighted to host the @cambridgecardio.bsky.social monthly talk with guest speaker Norbert Weissmann from @jlugiessen.bsky.social discussing:

Tobacco smoke-induced pulmonary hypertension & lung emphysema.
May 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM