John Deanfield is Professor of Cardiology at University College London (UCL) and Consultant Cardiologist. He was the Director of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Outcomes Research (NICOR – 2011-2025) in the UK and has played a leading role in the use of national data to improve outcomes from heart disease. Based on his clinical and academic achievements, he has championed the idea of lifetime benefits of sustained management of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and comorbidities, introducing the concept of ‘investing in your arteries’. John’s career has focused on the lifetime management of heart disease, underpinned by his innovative science. John is ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally and has published more than 561 research articles (Citations: >185K H index: 153). His clinical and research activities have led to involvement in national policy development, particularly in the prevention space, aiming to reduce the population burden of many noncommunicable diseases such as heart disease, cognitive decline and dementia. He has led landmark publications showing the benefit on a broad range of cardiovascular outcomes.
