SEARCH-VASC is a Centre of Excellence dedicated to advanced translational research in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (CCVD). It responds to the National Health Strategy 2023-2030 and the National Strategy against CCVD 2024-2030.
The project integrates cardiology, neurology, molecular biology, imaging, genetics, biomedical engineering and applied mathematics into a shared research agenda across five complementary directions.
The 5 specific objectives
R&D
Significantly increase translational research capacity in CCVD with high innovation potential, addressing precise diagnosis and personalised therapy challenges.
Human resources
Build a stimulating interdisciplinary environment with 120+ national and international researchers, attracting and retaining at least 36 new talents.
Internationalisation
Attract international public and private collaborations, participate in major networks, apply to at least 35 future calls including Horizon.
Open Science
Provide open access to high-quality research data for nearly 90% of our publications.
Health policy
Build at least 5 dedicated programmes within the National Strategy against CCVD 2024-2030.
SEARCH-VASC strategy
Strong research network
Interconnected infrastructure across the 6 partners.
Increased translational capacity
International visibility and multicentre studies.
Advanced clinical research
AI, large databases and pragmatic trials.
Population research resources
Epidemiological platform and public outreach.