Date/Time: Tuesday 28 February 2023, 5.30pm

Venue: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University

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Chaired by Professor Andrew Blamire

Cardiovascular disease, in particular coronary artery disease, is the leading cause of death worldwide, with more than 50% of heart attacks occurring in patients aged 70 or older. It is the leading cause of death in women, and yet, women are under-diagnosed, under-treated and under-represented in cardiovascular research. The care and well-being of older high-risk adults with heart disease has led to a number of initiatives to address the disparity in care women receive.

Biography

Professor Kunadian is a Professor of Interventional Cardiology holding a Personal Chair at Newcastle University and Honorary Academic Consultant Interventional Cardiologist Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Professor Kunadian completed all her cardiology and interventional cardiology training in the North East of England. She undertook an international academic fellowship in cardiology at the TIMI/PERFUSE Study group, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston MA. Professor Kunadian has an international reputation in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular research, making her a sought-after and respected speaker at prominent national and international meetings. She has championed diversity in her specialty as a role model; only 5% of interventional cardiologist are female in the UK, <1% are clinical academics/researchers and only female interventional cardiologist holding a University Personal Chair. She is recipient of the UK Department of Health National Clinical Excellence Bronze Award.