The Heart and Stroke Research Campaign at NPIMR was launched in July 2009. Its main aims are to raise awareness and funds for our cardiovascular research in our Centre for Investigational Proteomics. Some of the key people at HSRC are listed below.
Professor S Homer-Vanniasinkam BSc MD FRCSEd FRCS
Director of Research and Development NPIMR
Professor Shervanthi Homer-Vanniasinkam is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon at The General Infirmary in Leeds, Director of Research and Education at Northwick Park Institute for Medical Research, Honorary Chair of Surgery at UCL and Clinical Sub-Dean of Leeds Medical School. She joined NPIMR in 2008 with a wealth of experience in research and education, qualities which will further develop and strengthen NPIMR's vision and mission.
Professor Val Edwards-Jones
Professor in Medical Microbiology and Assistant Director of Research at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Professor Val Edwards-Jones is our leading expert and guides our proteomics research.
Dr Helen Ireland
Principal Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Genetics, Division of Medicine, UCL
Dr Ireland comes with a strong links from UCL with a background of research in an area of cardiovascular genetics looking at factors affecting different ethnic groups.
Dr Pranav Somaiya - Lead Researcher
Pranav is a vascular surgeon with a specialist interest in microbial proteomics. Pranav is the Developmental Lead for Proteomics at NPIMR. His knowledge and experience will drive forward our cardiovascular research.
Jayshree Shah - Fundraising Manager
Jayshree (Jay) joined the Institute in January 2009. She came with a wealth of fundraising experience in the voluntary sector and a strong administrative and communication background from the medical sector having worked in the NHS since the 1980s.
Jay has set up the Heart and Stroke Research Campaign, established the Golden Heart Members Club and the Walk for Heart and Stroke, both of which will grow as part of the campaign.
What our supporters say
- I support the campaign in memory of my cousin who was only 44 when he suddenly died of a heart attack. We need to support research – Sangita - London
- I really enjoyed the Walk for Heart and Stroke last year – I will definitely be supporting it this year! Louise - Rickmansworth
- In our communities there are too many young people who die of heart disease, we all have to support research into this – Priti - Kingsbury
- I had a stroke and I am lucky to be here, never thought I would be affected – Kumud - Stanmore
- I was only 29 when I had a stroke – this is a prime of my life – I was not expecting anything like this – Amit - Kenton
- I support the campaign as the charity is small and I know my donation will go much further – Vasu - Kenton
