Research

Medical Research

We fund some of the most innovative projects to advance the prevention, treatment and cure of heart diseases in the UK

We focus on hypothesis-led research to deliver patient benefit as soon as possible.

By funding vital research projects taking place at universities and hospitals across the UK, you are supporting the highest quality research delivered by the best scientists to help save more lives. This means more research will be dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of heart diseases in the future.

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Why we fund research

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Every 5 minutes someone dies from heart diseases

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Coronary heart disease is one of the single biggest killers in the UK

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68,000 deaths are caused by coronary heart disease every year

70% of Our Research is Funded Through Legacy Giving

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July 2, 2025

Have Your Say – Help Improve Heart Failure Research

We’re teaming up with Teesside University and the Pumping Marvellous Foundation to talk about heart failure and physical activity and we want to hear from you. Whether you’re living with…

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May 28, 2020

Making every donor heart count

Mr Steven Tsui, Royal Papworth Hospital £249,612 Heart transplantation is by far the best treatment for people with advanced heart failure but there is a lack of suitable donor hearts….

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May 28, 2020

Development of a novel biological medicine for heart attack

Professor Ken Suzuki, William Harvey Research Institute £88,489 Despite recent medical progress, heart attack and resulting heart failure are still major causes of death and disability in the UK. Research…

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May 28, 2020

A more comprehensive lipid test to assess cardiovascular disease risk

Professor Manuel Mayr, King’s College London £98,808 It is well-known that risk factors such as obesity, smoking, lack of exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and diabetes can increase…

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There are so many ways that you can make a difference in our fight against heart diseases.

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Everyone who supports our work powers life-saving medical research, vital community projects and masterclasses for tomorrow’s heart experts.

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