The accepted abstracts will be available to view close to the date of the event.
Abstracts & Posters
Overview
Continuing our tradition of a 2-day annual meeting, we're thrilled to announce that this year we will be returning to Crieff Hydro Hotel on Thursday 6th & Friday 7th November 2025. Whether you're a returning delegate or joining us for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you.
The 2025 Annual Meeting will focus on the current dilemmas in cardiovascular & metabolic conditions relevant to both primary & secondary care. We are delighted to share our draft programme with you and look forward to your participation.
What to expect
Attendees can anticipate an enriching and exciting experience across both days, featuring:
State-of-the-art lectures delivered by eminent clinician-scientists.
Interactive workshops focused on real-world clinical scenarios.
Cutting-edge research presentations from colleagues across the UK.
The meeting will address a wide spectrum of cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, including lipid disorders, hypertension, renal disease, obesity, heart failure, diabetes, and other related areas. There will be ample opportunity for networking, discussion, and collaboration, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment for professionals from across the UK in both primary and secondary care.
Why Should You Register for This Meeting?
Join a diverse community of healthcare professionals to learn and contribute to how policy and the latest research will influence ongoing clinical practice.
Cardiovascular disease and diabetes, along with their various clinical manifestations, remain among the most prevalent conditions encountered in daily practice. Understanding your patients' risk of future cardiovascular events and exploring how clinicians can effectively mitigate these risks are crucial for the well-being of our patients.
Explore the latest advancements in cardiovascular and metabolic medicine.
Engage in discussions on new guidelines and therapies.
Collaborate with delegates and share your own contributions.
Win prizes for the best contributions, including the prestigious SHARP Prize.
Join Us for an Inspiring Gathering
The meeting will be attractive to general practitioners and secondary physicians alike. For those at early career stages and established clinicians and clinician scientists. And importantly, for nurses, pharmacists and allied health professionals. Join us for what promises to be an enjoyable and valuable meeting!
Stay Updated and Engaged
Sign up to become a SHARP member and receive updates on all future events, webinars and grants. Stay informed and connected with the latest developments in the field by joining our community of healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing research and patient care.
SHARP Prize
Call for Abstracts – Now Closed
The call for abstracts for the 2025 SHARP Prize is now closed.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work for consideration for poster or oral presentation at the 2025 SHARP Annual Meeting. We received a fantastic range of submissions showcasing recent research, audit projects, and service improvements relevant to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
We’re proud to support healthcare professionals, researchers, and students who are advancing evidence-based care in these fields. The SHARP Prize offers an excellent opportunity to gain recognition, present in a supportive environment, and contribute to the future of cardiovascular and diabetes care.
This opportunity runs annually and is open to SHARP members. To become a member, visit:
https://www.sharpscotland.org/membership
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Sponsors & Exhibitors
We would like to thank the organisations listed above for sponsoring the meeting. Their sponsorship has not been allocated towards the entertainment, drinks reception, or prizes, nor have they contributed to the development of the agenda.
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Promotional Symposium Sponsor
Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd
Daiichi Sankyo is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical products to address diversified, unmet medical needs of patients in both mature and emerging markets. With over 100 years of scientific expertise, we draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines. In addition to a strong portfolio of medicines for hypertension and thrombotic disorders, our research and development is primarily focused on bringing forth novel therapies in oncology, including immuno-oncology, with additional focus on new horizon areas, such as pain management, neurodegenerative diseases, heart and kidney diseases, and other rare diseases. For more information, please visit: www.daiichi-sankyo.co.uk
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Non-Profit Partners
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
We’re a global community of over 15,000 Members working together to develop our skills, knowledge and leadership to drive the highest standards in healthcare.
For 425 years, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has existed to improve people’s lives through medical improvement and innovation. Today, we’re inspiring healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering the best patient care.
Our values embody the essence of the College motto, conjurat amice, meaning ‘together in friendship’ – an approach that is as relevant today as it was 425 years ago.
As a Royal College, we work tirelessly to develop education, elevate standards through assessment and contribute to the advancement of good health policy.
Although our current Members may not treat the same conditions as we did over four centuries ago, modern medicine presents its own challenges. That is why we always strive to be a forward-looking, people-centered College.
Together, we’re a force for good.
To find out more about joining our College, please visit our website; https://rcpsg.ac.uk/membership
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is one of Scotlands leading health charity supporting people with chest, heart, stroke conditions—and Long Covid—to live life to the full. Our goal is to ensure everyone affected with one of our conditions gets the care, and support, and that everyone with with our condition can access supported self management and community recovery services
As well as campaigning for better care and stronger policies for people with our conditions we offer a large range of physical service including our Advice Line, health information and peer support teams to local health checks, physical activity groups, and community healthcare support service we aim to be there for people when they return home from hospital or need help managing their condition day to day. Everything we do is shaped by the people we support.
Website: www.chss.org.uk
NHS Research Scotland
We focus on research that deals with the nvestigation, diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of all types and stages of cardiovascular disease. This means we support a range of research studies such as those involving heart failure, blood pressure, heart defects, heart muscle disease and surgery including:
studies involving devices in diseases of the heart including valves and arteries
studies involving high blood pressure and cholesterol
studies into rhythm disturbance of the heart, surgery and sudden death
Website: www.nhsresearchscotland.org.uk/research-areas/cardiovascular
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Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Following the success of our 2024 Annual Meeting at Crieff Hydro Hotel, we’re pleased to be returning to the same venue for this year’s in-person event. Join us on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th November for two days of engaging discussion and collaboration as we continue to advance our shared goals in cardiovascular health.
Our annual meeting is recognised for uniting a diverse community of stakeholders across medicine, medtech, and technology - all committed to driving innovation and enhancing outcomes in cardiovascular care.
Our annual meeting gathers experts in stroke, lipid, cardiac, metabolic, and other specialisms, with representation from primary & secondary care professionals from all corners of Scotland. Our conference provides a platform for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange.
At SHARP, we are dedicated to shaping patient care through healthcare research and educational initiatives. As a charity, our mission is to reduce cardiovascular disease by driving forward initiatives that have a direct impact on patient outcomes. Your participation as a sponsor not only supports the advancement of healthcare in this area but also grants you access to a prominent platform where you can connect with healthcare professionals dedicated to cardiovascular health.