What We Do

Research

Achieving Breakthroughs

Research is key to saving lives

We fund high-quality research projects dedicated to finding even better ways to prevent, treat and cure heart diseases.

When we were founded in 1967, 80% of children with congenital heart disease died before their first birthday, and 70% of heart attacks were fatal. Today, 80% of those children survive to adulthood, and 70% of heart attack patients now survive.

Over the past 57 years, the research funded by our amazing supporters has played a huge role in achieving this life-saving change. But, the truth is, we can’t stop now. Together, we must invest even more until there are no more deaths from heart diseases.

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At Heart Research UK, we know 100% that investment in pioneering research projects works.

£34 million

Has been invested into leading heart research projects

Over 350

Research Projects have been funded

£6 million

Invested into grants to develop the heart research scientists of the future.

Our research work

From funding cutting-edge research projects to developing the heart experts of tomorrow, our research work is driving us all to a future where there are no more deaths from heart diseases.

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Life-saving heart research

Thanks to our supporters, we fund research that’s finding new ways to prevent, treat and cure heart diseases. Pioneering projects that are key to saving thousands of lives.

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Nurturing tomorrow’s experts

Each year, we aim to fund two EXSEL scholarships. These awards give talented students the opportunity to gain insight, knowledge and expertise from foremost researchers.

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Power life-saving research today

We totally rely on the generosity of our supporters to power pioneering heart research projects. Please give a precious gift today to help change the way we diagnose and treat heart diseases forever

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