Speakers

Dr Rebecca Dobson is a Consultant Cardiologist at the Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at the University of Liverpool, Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, in Liverpool, UK. She has a special interest in imaging and cardio-oncology.

Dr Dobson's research interests include cardio-oncology, cardiac imaging and advanced echocardiography, including chemotherapy-induced left ventricular systolic dysfunction, cardiac disease in cancer patients, carcinoid heart disease and heart valve disease.

Dr Dobson is a member of the British Cardiovascular Society, the British Cardio-Oncology Society, the British Society of Echocardiography and the Royal College of Physicians.

Dr Rebecca Dobson is Section Editor of European Cardiology Review.

Brian is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist at Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, Guys’ and St Thomas’ NHS Trust and BHF Intermediate Fellow,. His research and clinical interests focus on the management of patients with cardiomyopathy and the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance to improve treatment stratification. He aims to develop patient-centred, precision treatment approaches using targeted therapies and adaptable strategies guided by in-depth characterisation of the underlying dynamic disease substrate. He is particularly interested in the concepts of myocardial recovery and remission and methods to distinguish between the two.

Alex joint Queen Elizabeth as a trainee and then as a consultant over 10 years ago He specialises in complete higher risk indicated percutaneous coronary intervention and uses a range of adjuvant technologies (LV support with Impella, rotational and LASER atherectomy). He supports the advanced heart failure and heart transplant teams and performs LV biopsies using the radial route for patients with suspected infiltrative cardiac conditions He leads the refractory angina & coronary sinus implantation service.

Helena is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in healthcare. She joined Cogora as Editor of Hospital Healthcare Europe and Hospital Pharmacy Europe in April 2023 and oversees the writing, commissioning and editing of content for senior stakeholder, consultant and hospital pharmacist audiences. Covering stories on clinical, policy, strategy and professional developments, among other topics, the publications share examples of best practice and innovative ideas for addressing healthcare challenges and delivering more efficient and effective patient care across the UK and Europe. Prior to this, Helena spent many years working as a writer and editor in the community pharmacy trade press, for which she received several awards including the Professional Publishers Association (PPA) 30 Under 30 Award. She was also editor of a trade publication for the marketing and medical affairs arms of the pharmaceutical industry and has freelanced for a range of national consumer magazines. Helena is a member of the Medical Journalists’ Association.

John Whitaker has been an honorary consultant in cardiology, electrophysiology and devices at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust since 2023. He is also a clinical senior lecturer. He has experience in the assessment and management of heart arrhythmias, with a particular interest in ventricular arrhythmias.