High-Volume Clinical Center for Cardiovascular Research & Innovation (IKVBD)

The Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases Dedinje (IKVBD) is a premier, high-volume cardiovascular center specializing in the full spectrum of modern cardiovascular medicine and surgery. As a leading institution in the region, we provide a robust clinical environment for cutting-edge research and the scaling of healthcare innovations.

We are seeking to join consortia as a clinical partner for the Horizon Europe 2026 Cluster Health calls.

Our Contribution:

• Clinical Expertise: Access to a multidisciplinary team of world-class cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and vascular surgeons with expertise in complex interventions and long-term patient management.

• Research Capacity: An established infrastructure for clinical research, including experienced investigators and dedicated teams capable of managing high-quality data collection.

• High-Volume Validation Site: As a high-capacity hospital, we offer an ideal environment for the clinical validation of new technologies, digital health solutions, and innovative therapeutic pathways.

• Patient Cohorts: Access to large, diverse patient populations, which is essential for investigating sex and gender-disaggregated data, risk factors, and disease determinants.

• Implementation & Scalability: Expert insight into clinical workflows and the practical requirements for scaling medical innovations within a high-pressure hospital setting.

IKVBD is committed to advancing cardiovascular health through international collaboration, providing the clinical grounding and expertise necessary to translate research into scalable real-world impact.