Speaking at: HRC2026

Position: Cardiac Scientist & Researcher and Health Policy Specialist
Location: London, UK

Cristiana is an entrepreneur and experienced clinical leader, researcher and health policy professional working at the intersection of cardiovascular care and health systems reform. With a Master’s degree in Global Health Policy from LSHTM and a career spanning the NHS, private sector, academia, and AI development, she brings a powerful combination of frontline expertise, operational leadership, and policy insight to improve outcomes for those affected by cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases.

A chartered manager, she is the founder of Heart ReWorks, a specialist consultancy delivering high-quality clinical and education services, departmental quality oversight, device and AI development, and clinical research, all while still focused on the policies shaping global health and healthcare systems.

Cristiana is certified in cardiac rhythm management devices by IBHRE, BHRS, and EHRA, and dual-accredited in transthoracic echocardiography by EACVI and BSE. She co-edited the third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Echocardiography. Cristiana is also committed to gender equity in STEM, regularly attending the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and was part of the 2021 cohort of the Innovation Forum Oxford WE ACE programme, designed to support women driving innovation in science and entrepreneurship. She has chaired and contributed to numerous working groups and professional associations throughout her career.