Charles Knight

Professor Charles Knight is an honorary Professor at the William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and serves as Chief Executive and Consultant Cardiologist at St Bartholomew’s Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust). He trained at Cambridge and Oxford Universities. His academic roles include Honorary Secretary of the British Cardiovascular Society, Associate Editor of Heart, and Chair of the London Cardiology Specialty Training Committee. He has contributed to national and international cardiology training and policy committees.

Education: Trained at University of Cambridge and University of Oxford.

Research Interests: Professor Knight focuses on acute coronary syndromes, cardio-renal disease, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (septal ablation). His work bridges clinical practice and interventional cardiology, emphasizing translational research in cardiac care outcomes and chronic disease management. Collaborations with experts like Professor Anthony Mathur and Sir Mark Caulfield drive innovations in cardiovascular medicine and devices.

Key Collaborators: Internal collaborations include Prof. Anthony Mathur, Dr. Saidi Mohiddin, and Sir Mark Caulfield.

Professional Contributions: His leadership roles in national cardiology training and policy-making highlight his impact on shaping clinical practice and healthcare standards in the UK.

Labs/Teams: Based at the William Harvey Research Institute, a leading center for cardiovascular research and innovation.