Professor Vijay Kunadian

Professor Vijay Kunadian is a distinguished academic leader in interventional cardiology with extensive experience in research and education. Current roles include Academic Mentor for the NIHR Mentoring Programme, National Cardiovascular Specialty Group Lead for the NIHR Research Delivery Network, and Deputy Chair of the Grants Committee at Heart Research UK. Professor Kunadian serves on multiple editorial boards, including the European Heart Journal Case Reports and the communication committee of the European Society of Cardiology. With an impressive track record of chief investigator roles in various clinical trials, Professor Kunadian also holds a Personal Chair at Newcastle University, contributing to the training of the next generation of cardiologists. Educational qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Trials from the University of London and advanced credentials from prestigious institutions such as the American College of Cardiology and the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh.