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Paul Riley is the British Heart Foundation Professor of Regenerative Medicine and Chair of Developmental Cell Biology at the University of Oxford. He leads research focused on the mechanisms of heart regeneration and the potential of activated epicardial cells. His early work involved significant contributions in molecular cardiology at UCL-Institute of Child Health. Notably, his research team made a landmark discovery in cardiovascular science, demonstrating that Thymosin b4 can mobilize dormant cells within the adult epicardium to form new blood vessels in the heart. This work represents a major step toward developing therapies for heart attack repair. Paul completed his PhD at UCL and pursued post-doctoral fellowships in Canada and Oxford. Since his appointment at Oxford, he has established the BHF Oxbridge Centre for Regenerative Medicine and received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the European Society of Cardiology for his significant advancements in the field. He remains active in studying how to exploit these mechanisms to benefit patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Leading research in regenerative medicine and developmental cell biology.
UCL-Institute of Child Health • London, England
Led a team studying molecular mechanisms in heart disease.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.