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We're the National Heart & Lung Institute (NHLI) at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Medicine. Improving heart, lung & vascular health through education & research 🫀🫁
💓👯 Prof Steven Niederer is building cardiac digital twins, personalised computer models of the heart.

"By replicating the hearts of people across the population, we have shown that digital twins can offer us deeper insights into the people at risk of heart disease."
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
❤️Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women worldwide, yet symptoms are often missed or misattributed.

Dr Paz Tayal’s research reveals how sex and genetics shape heart disease, driving better diagnosis and care for women.
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
“We’re using AI to pick up the earliest stages of heart disease while people go about their daily lives"

Dr Ahran Arnold's research spans arrhythmias, inherited heart disease, and digital health, with a strong focus on using technology to personalise care.👕
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
❤️Your heart will beat about 2 billion times in a lifetime, powered by the heart’s electrical wiring system.

Dr Alicia D’Souza and her lab are uncovering how ageing, inflammation & stress disrupt it, opening the door to therapies that restore natural rhythm beyond devices.
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Dr Arun Sau’s work with AIRE (AI-ECG Risk Estimation) is transforming the way we predict heart health. Using AI to turn ECGs into predictive tools for identifying life-threatening rhythm issues early and pinpointing those most at risk. 📈
September 29, 2025 at 12:33 PM