The 25th annual meeting of the Scottish Cardiovasc

25th annual meeting of the Scottish Cardiovascular Forum

Saturday 7th May, 2022, Ulster University, Magee Campus, Derry

9.00 – 9.25 Registration and tea/coffee

9.25 – 9.30 Welcome address

9.30 - 11.00 Session 1

9.30 – 10.15 Keynote 1

Prof Mike Scott/Dr Glenda Fleming, Medicines Optimisation Innovation Centre, Northern Health and Social Care Trust

10.15 – 11.00 Oral communications 1

11.00 - 11.20 Coffee

11.20 - 12.35 Session 2

11.20 – 12.35 Oral communications 2

12.35 - 13.50 Lunch & Poster Session

13.50 - 16.00 Session 3

13.50 – 15.30 Oral communications 3 (Roger Wadsworth award)

15.30 – 16.00 Oral communications 4

16.00 - 16.20 Coffee

16.20 - 17.30 Session 4

16.20 – 17.05 Keynote 2

Dr Victoria McGilligan, Senior Lecturer in Personalised Medicine, Ulster University

The NLRP3 inflammasome as a target for therapy development in cardiovascular disease

17.05 – 17.30 Prize-giving and close of meeting

Abstracts must be submitted at registration. Abstracts will be reviewed by the committee and the best submissions will be selected for oral presentation and/or poster presentation.

The following prizes will be awarded. Please indicate your eligibility for each prize at registration.

• Roger Wadsworth award for best oral presentation by a final year PhD student
• SCF prize for best poster presentation by a PhD student
• SCF prize for best oral presentation by a PhD student/early career post-doctoral researcher
• SCF prize for best poster presentation by an arly career post-doctoral researcher

Home to Ireland's only completely Walled City, the hit comedy Derry Girls, award-winning museums, and some of the greatest outdoor festivals in the world; Derry is a city that is as vibrant and cosmopolitan as it is historic. Stand on the city walls and you will see history all around you. In the Bogside, it is literally written on the murals on the walls! The city walls surround cosy pubs with traditional music that spills onto the streets, our museums that tell stories from times past, contemporary independent shops and vibrant eateries that serve Legenderry Food - with everything on the menu from street food which packs a punch to fine dining with a local twist. As the primary destination city for cultural and heritage experiences on the island of Ireland, Derry is the ideal hub for visitors to explore the undiscovered North West. Geographically idyllic, Derry is set against the backdrop of the hills of Donegal, the foot of the Sperrin Mountains and at the meeting point of the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coastal Route, offering up a unique blend of city, countryside, and coastal experiences boasting top tourism attractions on our doorstep. And it’s not just its location or its cultural offering that makes Derry well worth a visit, but it’s the unique combination of the warm and witty welcome you will find that makes a visit LegenDerry!

For information about Derry, things-to-do and accommodation options, see https://www.visitderry.com/

By air

City of Derry Airport

Direct flights from and to Glasgow on Monday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday (Loganair). The Airport is located 6 miles from the city. 15 minutes by taxi from the airport

https://www.cityofderryairport.com/destinations/glasgow-international/

Belfast International Airport

Direct flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow (Easyjet). Several flights daily. 60 minutes from Derry.

The only direct public transport between Belfast International and Derry is the Airporter shuttle bus service (https://airporter.co.uk/). Tickets should be booked in advance as the service is busy. Free Wi-Fi on board.

10% discount for SCF attendees: use discount code: CFUU when booking.

Alternative routes are to take the bus to Belfast (~30 min) and from there either to take a direct bus to Derry (~1.30hrs) or a direct train (~2.15hrs). (The last 40 minutes of this train line, Coleraine to Derry, is one of the most scenic train rides anywhere in the UK).

George Best Belfast City airport

Direct flights from Edinburgh (Aer Lingus), Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness (Loganair). 15 minutes to Belfast city centre by Taxi. From there either take a direct bus to Derry (~1.30hrs) or a direct train (~2.15hrs).

By sea

Daily ferry services from Cairnryan to Larne (P&O Ferries). 2 hour sailing. Larne is a1.45hr drive from Derry. Alternatively, the train to Belfast is ~50min. From there either take a direct bus to Derry (~1.30hrs) or a direct train (~2.15hrs).

https://www.directferries.com/index.html

Accommodation

There are many apartments, B&Bs and AirBnBs within a short walk of Magee Campus, our venue. Larger hotels within a short walk include:-

• The City Hotel
• Da Vinci's Hotel
• The Bishop's Gate Hotel
• The Maldron Hotel
• Holiday Inn Express

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Ulster University Magee Campus, Northland Road, Derry~Londonderry, United Kingdom