Dear Colleagues of the WG on Myocardial Function,

We are just back from the Heart Failure Congress that took place in May in Belgrade. We thoroughly enjoyed the meeting. It was great to see many of you there, and to share amazing science and discussions in a beautiful location.

If you missed it, you can still view the sessions at ESC365. These were some of our favorite sessions!

• Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential in cardiovascular disease: from atherosclerosis to heart failure (link).
• Mechanical unloading in cardiogenic shock (link)
• Late-breaking science: screening for heart failure and prognostic models (link)
• Therapeutic modulation of the immune system in heart failure (link)
• New insights into cancer therapy-related cardiac dysfunction (link)
• Biomarkers in the era of 'OMICS': potential beyond diagnosis (link)
• New frontiers in heart failure therapies (link)

New Scientific Statement from the WG!

Don’t forget to check the most recent publication of the WG in collaboration with the WG on Cellular Biology of the Heart just published in the European Journal of Heart Failure:

Paillard M et al. Mitochondrial targets in ischaemic heart disease and heart failure, and their potential for a more efficient clinical translation. A scientific statement of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart and the ESC Working Group on Myocardial Function. Eur J Heart Fail. 2025 May 4. doi: 10.1002/ejhf.3674. [link to the manuscript]

Upcoming event: CBFH 2025 Biennial Meeting

We want to remind you that abstract submission for the CBFH2025 meeting is open! Don’t miss the opportunity to join us this November in Naples to discuss great science and engage with the WG community.

Date: 26-28 November 2025
Location: University of Naples “Federico II” (Italy)

This event, co-organised by the Working Groups on Cellular Biology of the Heart and Myocardial Function, will feature cutting-edge advances in basic and translational science. Don’t miss the opportunity to present your research, engage with peers, and connect with leading scientists from across Europe!

Abstract submission is now open! Submit your abstract before 8 September: Submission Link

Travel Grants Available! Financial support is offered to motivated candidates to facilitate attendance at CBFH 2025.

You can check all the information of the event here: CBFH Biennial Meeting 2025

We look forward to seeing you there!

ESC Congress 2025

ESC Congress is getting closer. Check the congress programme and register for the largest event in cardiology, taking place in Madrid from 29 August to 1 September.

Stay Connected

We are happy to see that our LinkedIn group is still growing and active! Please join us (ESC WG Myocardial Function) to stay updated and engage with fellow WG members.

We value your feedback!

Your input is essential to us. If you have suggestions for future newsletters, wish to showcase your publications, or have ideas to enhance our activities, please reach out to Arantxa González-Miqueo at amiqueo@unav.es.

Your contributions are key to driving our Working Group forward. Thank you for being an integral part of our community!

Arantxa González-Miqueo

Communication Coordinator