Explore the fascinating details of cardiac development and functioning and different ways in which these can go wrong with Oxford Medic, Rhea. Unfortunately, in our modern society, heart disease is one of the leading causes of death and is associated with many co-morbidities including obesity and hypertension. Rhea will lead you through some of the scientific principles currently being translated to patient-centred, clinical practice, as well as some of the latest clinical evidence on some of the drugs used for treatment, to highlight the ever-advancing nature of medicine and provide inspiration for the future.

Explore the branches of Parkinson’s disease research, offering an exciting example of the emerging, ever-advancing nature of medical sciences. Rhea reflects on how the molecular and anatomical principles of a disease can be practically investigated in various animals models, and results translated to a clinical scenario, to improve clinical outcomes.