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Research Overview
The group James works in use stem cells to grow new human heart cells that can be used to study cardiovascular and metabolic disease.
James became interested in cardiovascular research when working as a post doc and first observed beating human heart tissue that had been grown in a lab. He has helped to raise money for BHF by running marathons, obstacle courses and 24-hour endurance events.
"Heart disease is one of the biggest killers worldwide and it’s great to contribute to a field with the potential of helping so many people.”
Gene editing technology
The group James works in use stem cells to grow new human heart cells that can be used to study cardiovascular and metabolic disease. They use gene editing technology, where they can change and correct DNA mutations in heart cells they have derived from patients with cardiovascular disease.
Connecting Without Borders
James thinks that the network will help awareness and collaboration between researchers as well as advancing the ability to obtain future funding.