Robert Sykes

Robert Sykes is a Clinical Lecturer in Ischaemic Heart Disease at the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow. His email is Robert.Sykes@glasgow.ac.uk. His research focuses on coronary microvascular dysfunction, post-COVID-19 cardiovascular sequelae, and diagnostic techniques in non-obstructive coronary artery disease. He collaborates closely with researchers such as Colin Berry and Kenneth Mangion on clinical trials and biomarker studies.

Key research interests include:

• Acute myocardial ischaemia and Takotsubo syndrome mechanisms
• Impact of therapies like rho-kinase inhibitors on cardiovascular recovery
• Integration of advanced imaging (MRI, CT) for microvascular assessment
• Coronary vascular function evaluation using stress testing and pharmacological interventions
• Socioeconomic factors influencing post-illness trajectories

His grants include NHS-funded studies on brain-heart interactions in Takotsubo syndrome and Medical Research Council projects applying machine learning to coronary diagnostics. While no formal awards are listed, his work has been featured in high-impact journals like European Heart Journal and Circulation.

His research narrative includes:

• Over 50 publications spanning 2012-2025
• Leadership in trials such as DISCHARGE and PRIZE evaluating diagnostic and therapeutic approaches
• Focus on translational medicine bridging basic science and clinical practice

Active participation in interdisciplinary teams addressing:

• Post-COVID-19 cardio-renal syndromes
• Gender differences in cardiovascular outcomes
• Novel biomarker validation for cardiac injury