St Andrews Researchers at the Scottish Cardiovascular Forum 2026
Glasgow, 21 March 2026: The University of St Andrews had a strong research presence at this year’s Scottish Cardiovascular Forum Annual Meeting, held on Saturday in Glasgow. Led by Dr Samantha Pitt, the group engaged with scientists from across Scotland and Northern Ireland to discuss emerging discoveries and foster new collaborations in cardiovascular research.
The meeting provided an important platform for early career researchers to share their work. Several members of Dr Pitt’s team presented talks and posters showcasing their findings.
Quenton Hurst, a final‑year PhD student, delivered a research talk titled “The Role of MG23 in Dox Induced Cardiac Dysfunction.”
Another final‑year PhD student Xueyu Guo, presented a poster titled, “Analysis of TMEM109 rare genetic variation underlying cardiovascular diseases and traits among 500,000 individuals in the UK Biobank.”
Meanwhile, third year PhD student, Richard Edel, presented “Unravelling the oligomerization and functional implications of the Ca²⁺ leak channel Mitsugumin23 in cardiac function using a novel Molecular Brightness approach.”
The group’s strong showing also included Jothi Kumar, another third‑year PhD student, who presented a poster titled “Functional Heterogeneity in Adrenergic Signalling of hiPSC-Derived Cardiomyocytes.”
Dr Pitt celebrated the team’s contributions, noting the excitement of seeing such a vibrant St Andrews representation at a major national cardiovascular meeting. The event also offered the researchers valuable opportunities to engage with peers, forge new partnerships, and exchange ideas shaping the future of cardiovascular science.
Congratulations to all presenters on their excellent work and impactful contributions to the 2026 Forum.
