Bernard Cosyns

Bernard Cosyns is a Professor of Cardiology at the Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with UZ Brussel. His expertise spans cardiovascular imaging, echocardiography, and heart valve diseases. He actively supervises PhD and Master’s students, contributing to over 400 research outputs since 1994. His work includes landmark studies on cardiac amyloidosis, aortic stenosis, and arrhythmia management. He is a key contributor to ESC imaging guidelines and chairs major cardiology seminars.

Research Interests:
• Advanced echocardiography techniques
• Cardiac valve diseases and interventions
• Cardiac amyloidosis pathophysiology
• Clinical outcomes in asymptomatic cardiovascular conditions
• Imaging-driven therapeutic decision-making

Recent Research Trends: Focus on integrating novel imaging modalities (e.g., CT-derived FFR, 3D echocardiography) with clinical outcomes, emphasizing right ventricular function and epicardial adipose tissue effects. Active in global collaborations, particularly in European cardiovascular networks.

Grants & Projects: Lead PI on a 2022-2026 bilateral PhD project with Hasselt University on cardiac imaging innovations. Extensive funding history supporting collaborative research.