About The ACHD Hive
We provide a comprehensive education platform for Cardiology trainees on Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). Our mission is to empower the next generation of cardiologists with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage ACHD patients. Through our platform, we aim to bridge the gap in ACHD education and contribute to better patient outcomes.
At the ACHD Hive, we are dedicated to offering a dynamic learning experience for cardiology trainees focused on Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD). We offer free access to The ACHD Hive talks, sessions that bring together experts from all over the world to discuss important and pertinent topics on ACHD.
Introducing The ACHD Hive Faculty, a team of internationally recognised leaders in ACHD, dedicated to delivering engaging and informative educational sessions. Each specialist is a recognised authority in the field of ACHD, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to our programme. Join us to explore various topics and enhance understanding in a supportive environment. Let’s learn and grow together!
Find all the recorded sessions in the Library. Stay updated with the latest events and upcoming resources in our education section by registering here.
The ACHD Hive Faculty
Education. Community. Expertise
Introducing the world's most respected specialists in ACHD. Our faculty includes clinicians, researchers, educators and international leaders from leading congenital heart centres who have helped shape modern ACHD practice through research, guideline development and education. Their collective expertise provides learners with practical, evidence-based teaching that reflects contemporary clinical practice. We are proud to showcase their dedication to advancing education and care in this vital area. Join us in learning from the best as they share their insights and expertise.
Dr Melissa Bouchard
Founder & CEO
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD),
Education Committee, BSC
Women in Cardiology regional presentative (North Yorkshire)
Prof Magalie Ladouceur
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD),
Associate Professor & ACHD lead, Paris
Nucleus Member ACHD Working Group ESC
Prof Philip Moons
Healthcare and nursing science, Leuven
Editor in chief, European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Prof Oktay Tutarel
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD),
ACHD Lead, Berlin
President of ISACHD
Nucleus Member ACHD Working Group ESC
Lynda Shaughnessy
Co-Clinical Director for Lifelong CHD Network & Interim Head of Nursing for Paediatric Cardiology, Respiratory and Intensive Care, London
Prof Constantinos Dimopoulos
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD & PH),
Professor of practice, London
Prof Michele D'Alto
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD),
Head of PH Unit, Naples.
Dr Sebastien Hascoet
Consultant paediatric and adult cardiologist (CHD & interventional), Paris
Nucleus member ACHD Working Group ESC
Dr Teresa Segura de la Cal
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD & PH), Madrid
Dr Raquel Prieto-Arévalo
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD), Madrid
nucleus member ACHD Working Group ESC
Dr Claudia Montanaro
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD & CMR),
ACHD Lead, Rome
Dr Rosaria Barracano
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD),
Naples
Prof Wei Li
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD & echo), London
Professor of practice
Prof Jolien Roos-Hesselink
Professor of ACHD,
ACHD Lead, Rottersdam,
Past-president ACHD Working Group ESC
Served ESC guidelines committee on ACHD 2010 and 2020, pregnancy 2011 and 2018, endocarditis 2015, pericardial disease 2015
Dr Petra Jenkins
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD), Liverpool
Chair NHSE CHD Workforce
Dr Joanna Lim
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD), Oxford
Women in Cardiology Lead
Prof Sabine Ernst
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD & EP), London
Dr Margarita Brida
Associate Professor in ACHD, London
Chair ACHD Working Group ESC
Associate editor EHJ and IJC-CHD
Prof Salvatore de Rosa
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD & Intervention), Catanzaro
Dr Jolanda Sabatino
Associate Professor ACHD, Catanzaro
Nucleus Member ACHD Working Group ESC
Prof Julie de Backer
Cardiology Consultant (ACHD & cardio genetics), Ghent
Chairperson ESC Guidelines on Cardiovascular Disease During Pregnancy
Dr Pablo Meras
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD), Madrid
Dr Estibaliz Valdeolmillos
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD & Paediatric Cardiology), Paris
Dr Irene Martin de Miguel
Consultant Cardiologist (PH & Cardio-Obstetrics), Madrid
Dr Geetha Kandavello
Consultant Paediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiologist,
ACHD Lead, Kuala Lumpur
Past-president ISACHD
Dr Mireya Castro Verdes
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD), Coruna
Dr Alexandra Frogoudaki
Assistant Professor in Cardiology (ACHD, ICC), Athens
Dr Panagiota Mitropoulou
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD), Oxford
Dr Timothy Ka-Chun Un
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD & Intervention)
ACHD Clinical Lead, Hong Kong
Prof Anselm Uebing
Consultant Cardiologist (ACHD & Intervention)
Paediatric and Adult CHD Clinical Lead, Kiel
Prof Michael Gatzoulis
Consultant Cardiologist (adult and pediatric congenital heart disease),
Academic Lead, London
Founding editor in chief IJC-CHD
Deputy editor EHJ
Past-president ISACHD,
Past-president ACHD Working Group ESC