ESC Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science (CBCS)

Together, we advance discovery and spark innovation in cardiovascular medicine. Our council champions basic science and strengthening its vital link to clinical care. Through shared expertise and a spirit of collaboration, we help shape the future of heart health.

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Our basic cardiovascular science community is on LinkedIn!

Follow the basic cardiovascular science community on our new LinkedIn page to connect, exchange ideas, and stay up to date with the latest news and exciting initiatives. 

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Biomedicine 2026

Collaborate with clinicians and researchers to turn new basic and translational discoveries into advances in cardiovascular biomedicine. Join global leaders for three days of insight and innovation in Leuven from 17 to 19 April. 

The case of the missing dip: Glucocorticoid rhythms, vascular clocks, and blood pressure timing

Loss of the normal nocturnal blood pressure dip is a powerful predictor of cardiovascular risk, yet the underlying vascular mechanisms remain unclear. Because glucocorticoids synchronise...

Step forward: your council elections 2026–2028

We are inviting active and committed volunteers to take on leadership roles for the 2026-2028 mandate. Shape the council's direction and represent your community. Submit your candidacy between 13 April and 4 May.

Who we are

We champion the science that drives tomorrow’s breakthroughs

We bridge the gap between laboratory insights and clinical practice – ensuring that innovation translates into better care for patients everywhere.

From funding and fellowships to congress sessions, summer schools, and global partnerships, our activities empower researchers to push boundaries, share knowledge, and shape the future of heart health.

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Professor Paul Evans

Chair of the Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science

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Events

Leuven - Belgium

17 Apr 2026 - 19 Apr 2026

Frontiers in CardioVascular Biomedicine 2026

Where basic and translational cardiovascular biomedicine professionals unite to share advances.

Munich - Germany

28 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

ESC Congress 2026

Be part of ESC Congress 2026, the world’s foremost cardiology meeting, where transformation moves from promise to practice.

Related activities

Resources that move Basic Cardiovascular Science forward

ESC 365

Discover resources from our previous events.

Cardiovascular Research

Cardiovascular Research (CVR) is the international journal of the European Society of Cardiology that deals with basic and translational research across different disciplines and areas.

Scientists of Tomorrow

We promote and support basic science among our young members.

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Joining the ESC Council on Basic Cardiovascular Science offers numerous benefits
for healthcare professionals specialising in basic science. 

You can enjoy:

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Access to Frontiers in CardioVascular Biomedicine resources on ESC 365
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Discount on ESC Textbooks and Handbooks
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Voting rights

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ESC Mentoring

Your online mentoring platform for one-to-one access to global mentors and mentees!

Membership

Join our diverse, global community, united by a shared mission - to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.

Fellowships

Your expertise deserves recognition. The Fellow community represents the exceptional contributions and achievements made by cardiovascular health professionals.

Our dynamic community is on LinkedIn

Join our community of scientists and clinicians on our LinkedIn page to foster knowledge exchange in cellular electrophysiology.

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Your community for growth, knowledge and impact

About us

Raising the profile of basic science within the ESC

Education

Educational resources on basic science.

Meetings

Events on basic science.

Membership

Working together to drive the future of basic cardiovascular science.

Grants, Fellowship & Awards

The council on basic science is proud to offer grants, fellowships and awards to basic scientists.

News

The latest news from your council and basic science.