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The CardioResource project brings together a multidisciplinary consortium of IT specialists, data managers, cardiologists, paediatric cardiologists, clinical geneticists, laboratory experts, and ELSI researchers from all Dutch UMCs, focused on advancing research in inherited heart conditions. The initiative aims to establish a national data infrastructure linking clinical, genetic, and imaging data, enabling deeper insights into disease … Read more

This networking event was designed to strengthen connections between academia and industry, foster collaborations, and support the next generation of scientists. The event featured speakers with track records in both cardiovascular science and entrepreneurship, speakers from industry and the European Medicines Agency, and served as a platform to pitch breakthrough new technologies to the audience.

Advances, Patient Perspectives, Experiences, and Future Directions. Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro Majadahonda in Madrid. This event was a major educational and advocacy event dedicated to advancing the understanding, treatment, and daily management of cardiomyopathy. The meeting aims to connect healthcare professionals, patients, and their families to share advancements, personal experiences, and future directions for … Read more

Partners from the DCM-NEXT consortium met in Madrid on 12-13 February as part of the annual in-person meeting. This even brought together researchers from 7 teams across 5 EU countries, working together to decipher risk factors and identify therapeutic targets for DCM. We thank our colleagues from CNIC for hosting us, the patient organizations SAMS … Read more

Have you ever wondered what you and bananas might have in common? You both have DNA! The DNA extraction workshop, developed by Enrique Lara’s group, allowed participants to learn how to extract DNA from a banana. To do this, they used ingredients that anyone can find at home.     https://www.cnic.es/es/noticias/semana-ciencia-innovacion-2025-taller-extraccion-adn

Have you ever wondered what you and bananas might have in common? You both have DNA! This is how the DNA extraction workshop began, organized by the Molecular Regulation of Heart Failure laboratory, led by Enrique Lara at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), as part of the 16th European Researchers’ Night. Across three … Read more

Does your DNA determine who you are? On the 3rd edition of this workshop on genetics at the Amsterdam UMC, for a group of enthusiastic high school students from Giving Back Nederland.

As part of the Long Night of Science 2024 at MDC in Berlin, an interactive artwork was presented to spark public discussion on single-cell genomics and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). This creative approach bridged art and science, making complex research topics more engaging and accessible.  

The research group led by Enrique Lara-Pezzi (CNIC, Madrid) took part in the 2024 Researchers’ Night, bringing science to life through hands-on activities! Using LEGO models, they introduced the public to the fascinating world of genome editing, making complex concepts fun and accessible for all ages.  

The VI Annual Meeting of AMILO (Asociación Española de Amiloidosis) brought together patients, family members, and caregivers affected by amyloidosis. This event focused on sharing experiences, offering support, and providing updates on disease management and research for the amyloidosis community.