BCIS Young Investigator Award 2026

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BCIS Young Investigator Award 2026

11th September 2025

Are you a BCIS member in training, on a fellowship, or in a locum post ahead of a substantive consultant role? If so, we are delighted to invite you to submit your research for the BCIS Young Investigator Award 2026.

This prestigious award recognises outstanding original research by emerging leaders in interventional cardiology. Submissions should reflect work in which the applicant has played a central role, while appropriately acknowledging contributions from supervisors and team members.

Key Information:

  • Who can apply: BCIS members who are in training or in pre-consultant roles (fellowship or locum).
  • What to submit: An abstract showcasing original research where you have had a leading role.
  • BCIS Research Day: The top five applicants will be invited to present their work in person at the BCIS Research Day in Leeds, Tuesday 2 December. The winner will be decided and announced at the meeting.
  • Final Presentation: The winner will present their abstract at a main session of ACI 2026 and will be awarded their certificate and prize on Thursday, 29 January 2026, in the main auditorium.

Deadline for submissions: 5:00 PM, Monday 13 October 2025
Please submit your abstract using the form below.

I am happy to answer all queries about the award vijay.kunadian@newcastle.ac.uk

Good luck!

Professor Vijay Kunadian, BCIS Research and Development Working Group Lead

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Submissions should fit the following criteria:

  • Name of applicant first and in bold, followed by list of co-authors where appropriate
  • Institution
  • All original research, basic or clinical
  • Maximum text of 500 words
  • Up to one table and one figure
  • Headings: Background; Method; Results; Conclusion
  • Not have been published more than six months before the closing date (in other words the work can be at any stage of the process from unsubmitted to accepted for publication or very recently published)
  • Declaration of funding

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Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

BCIS Training & Education Working Group EOI: Three Positions

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BCIS Training & Education Working Group EOI: Three Positions

8th July 2025

We would like to invite expressions of interest from current BCIS members keen to have a role in the continued development of our Society by contributing to the work of the Training and Education Group.

Training and Education Group Member: Members without Portfolio (two positions) and Member with interest in Website development and maintenance (one position)

The Training and Education Group (TEG) is responsible for coordinating all Training & Education activities within the Society. These activities include provision of a wide range of educational events for its members, including fellowships, BCIS courses & sessions at ACI. The group is also central to the support of the BCIS interventional fellowship programme.

We are looking for three enthusiastic members who have novel ideas to develop the goals of the TEG and BCIS for the future. One of these roles will oversee the responsibility of the maintenance and development of the Working Group’s area of the website.

Eligibility/Person Specification

Applications are open to any member of BCIS, and it is expected that the applicants will have some experience of education and training in the field of interventional cardiology.

Candidates should also be able to demonstrate experience of committee work, good organisational and leadership abilities.  The applicants for the Website specific role would be expected to have some prior experience in this area.

The positions are for a 3-year term and will commence September 2025.

Application

Application is by self-nomination, with reference to the person specification above. A supporting statement from the candidate, no more than 500 words, which specifically addresses their suitability for the role must accompany self-nomination for the application to be valid.  Applicants should make it clear if they are applying for the without portfolio or interest in website working roles.

The closing date is Friday 8 August at 5pm.  If you wish to apply, please do so via the form at the bottom of this page ahead of the deadline as noted above.

These applications will be scored by a panel consisting of the TEG Chair, currently Brian Clapp, together with other members of BCIS Council. Successful candidates will be chosen based upon the best scores.

If you have any questions relating to these roles, please feel free to contact us for further information brian.clapp@nhs.net or gerald.clesham@nhs.net. If you have any questions about the application process, please email BCIS@millbrookconferences.co.uk.

With kind regards,

Brian Clapp
Training and Education Group Lead

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Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call for EOI: Research & Development Working Group: Allied Health Representative

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Call for EOI: Research & Development Working Group: Allied Health Representative

22nd May 2025

We would like to invite expressions of interest from BCIS members keen to have a role in the continued development of our Society by contributing to the work of the Research and Development Working Group.

Research and Development Working Group: Allied Health Representative

The Research and Development Group is responsible for coordinating Research and Development activities within the Society. These activities include the BCIS literature review service, development of new research ideas from members and the BCIS Young Investigator Award.

The position is for a 3-year term.

Applications are open to BCIS Allied Health Professionals only. Candidates should normally have some experience of research, be able to demonstrate experience of committee work and have good organisational abilities.  The group holds two meetings a year which you are expected to attend, however additional project meetings may also take place.

Application is by self-nomination with a supporting statement from the candidate of no more than 500 words. The closing date is Friday 20 June at 5pm. Applications to be made via the form at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries, please contact Professor Vijay Kunadian (R&D lead) at Vijay.Kunadian@newcastle.ac.uk or Dr Gerald Clesham (Hon Sec) at Gerald.Clesham@nhs.net.

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Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call for EOI: Allied Health Professional Working Group, BCIS Council Representative

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Call for EOI: Allied Health Professional Working Group, BCIS Council Representative

17th April 2025

We would like to invite expressions of interest from BCIS members keen to have a role in the continued development of our Society by contributing to the work of the AHP Group.

Role
Allied Health Professional Working Group, BCIS Council Representative

Person Specification

We are looking for an enthusiastic allied health professional member who has novel ideas to develop the goals of the AHP group and BCIS.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in interventional cardiology practice. An interest in teaching and education is essential with an expected commitment to take part in sessions during the AHP Summer meeting and ACI. Experience of delivering talks / leading teaching sessions is desirable. Must be a BCIS member. You can find out more details about the Allied Health Professionals Group on the BCIS website where there is a dedicated AHP area.

This role will focus heavily on participation at BCIS Council Meetings and as such, previous committee meeting experience is essential.

Application

Application is by self-nomination, with reference to the person specification above. A supporting statement from the candidate, no more than 1 side of A4, addressing suitability for the role must accompany the application which can be submitted via the form at the bottom of this page, or you can email your application to bcis@millbrookconferences.co.uk

Feel free to pass on details to your colleagues who may be interested. If your colleague(s) is not currently a member of BCIS, they would be very welcome to join. Click here for further details. Membership of BCIS is required for the posts.

These applications will be scored by a panel consisting of the AHP Chair, currently Laura Starr, together with other members of BCIS Council and the AHP Working Group. The deadline for applications is Friday 16 May, 12 noon.

Informal enquiries are welcome – please contact laura.starr@dchft.nhs.uk or Gerald.Clesham@nhs.net 

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Call for EOI: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP

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Call for EOI: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP

21st March 2025

We would like to invite expressions of interest from BCIS members keen to have a role in the continued development of our Society by contributing to the work of the Research and Development Working Group. The Research and Development Group is responsible for coordinating Research and Development activities within the Society. These activities include the BCIS literature review service, development of new research ideas from members, development of consensus documents, participation in the coronary and structural research sub-groups, BCIS Research Webinars, BCIS Research Day and the BCIS Young Investigator Award.

Member without Portfolio (x2 positions)

Applications are open to all members of BCIS Candidates, however would typically suite those in a consultant position, should normally have some experience of research, be able to demonstrate experience of committee work, have good organisational abilities and commitment to attending BCIS R&D group meetings. Application is by self-nomination with a supporting statement from the candidate of no more than 500 words. The closing date is 25 April 2025.  Applications to be made via the form at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries, please contact Professor Vijay Kunadian (R&D lead) at Vijay.Kunadian@newcastle.ac.uk or Dr Gerald Clesham (Hon Sec) at Gerald.Clesham@nhs.net.

 

Best Wishes,

Prof. Vijay Kunadian & Dr Gerald Clesham

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN

Ballot Results: New TEG Working Group Lead 2025 – 2028

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Ballot Results: New TEG Working Group Lead 2025 – 2028

13th December 2024

Dear BCIS members,

I am delighted to announce the successful appointment of Dr Brian Clapp as the new BCIS Training & Education Working Group Lead. Brian will be taking over current incumbent Dr Dougie Muir in January 2025. I would like to thank Dougie for his continued contributions and efforts during his time as Working Group Lead.

Thank you to all BCIS members who submitted a vote in the ballot.

With best wishes,

Gerald Clesham, BCIS Honorary Secretary

ELECTION FOR TEG WORKING GROUP LEAD Position 2025 – 2028

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ELECTION FOR TEG WORKING GROUP LEAD Position 2025 – 2028

1st November 2024

Dear BCIS member,

I am pleased to report that two candidates have applied for the post of Training & Education Working Group Lead to take over from Dr Dougie Muir who completes his term in January 2025.

Please review the application statements from the two candidates below before voting.

Dr Brian Clapp

Dr Saqib Chowdhary

The voting electorate is current BCIS members only. Votes will be checked to ensure the voting criteria have been met. The closing deadline for the submission of votes is Friday 29 November at 5pm.

Please contact bcis@millbrookconferences.co.uk if there are any queries.

Kind regards,

Gerald Clesham, Honorary Secretary

Dr Brian Clapp Application Statement
Dr Saqib Chowdhary Application Statement

UK WOMEN “UNDIAGNOSED AND UNDERTREATED” FOR HEART DISEASE

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UK WOMEN “UNDIAGNOSED AND UNDERTREATED” FOR HEART DISEASE

7th October 2024

Lead author, Professor Vijay Kunadian, told the PA news agency: “Heart disease, in particular coronary artery disease, is the number one killer for women in the UK and worldwide.

“And yet, even to this day, we see that their symptoms are being ignored or (women are) told there is nothing wrong with them, or treated for something else, when all along they might be suffering from a heart problem.”

She said national databases are showing “year after year” that women are being undertreated and “unfortunately that leads to higher death rates following heart attacks.

“We can’t ignore that any more, it is about time that we do something about it”.

Lives are being lost because “if women received the correct treatment, then their lives could be saved”, Prof Kunadian said.

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Leicestershire LE17 4PN

BCIS Young Investigator Award 2025

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BCIS Young Investigator Award 2025

4th October 2024

Dear BCIS Member,

I am pleased to invite you to submit one or more abstracts to showcase your research in competition for the BCIS Young Investigator Award 2025.

This award is open to BCIS members. Clinicians should be in training or in either a locum or fellowship post in advance of taking up a substantive consultant appointment. The applicant would normally be presenting original data from a project for which they have played a leading role, but will freely acknowledge the contribution of their supervisor and the rest of the research team.

Applications will be graded and the top five will be invited to present their abstract to a panel of judges virtually on Monday 2 December 2024.

The winner will then be invited to present their abstract at a main session at ACI 2025, and will receive their certificate and prize from the President at the conference in the main auditorium on Thursday, 30 January 2025.

All submissions should be submitted via the form below by the closing date of 5 pm on Monday 18 November.

I am happy to answer all queries about the award vijay.kunadian@newcastle.ac.uk

Good luck!

Professor Vijay Kunadian, BCIS Research and Development Working Group Lead

 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

Submissions should fit the following criteria:

  • Name of applicant first and in bold, followed by list of co-authors where appropriate
  • Institution
  • All original research, basic or clinical
  • Maximum text of 500 words
  • Up to one table and one figure
  • Headings: Background; Method; Results; Conclusion
  • Not have been published more than six months before the closing date (in other words the work can be at any stage of the process from unsubmitted to accepted for publication or very recently published)
  • Declaration of funding

BCIS Secretariat, Millbrook Medical Conferences Ltd
Unit 8, Midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth
Leicestershire LE17 4PN