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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Research News

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EventsHeart Research UK NewsInformationPreventionResearch 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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Using biological gases to control abnormal heart rhythms

Professor Derek Steele University of Leeds £132,190 The rhythmic beating of the heart is controlled by the co-ordinated opening and closing of ‘ion channels’ in the heart cells which allow…

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ResearchFellowshipsGrantsIn the news February 13, 2025

BCS/Heart Research UK fellowship award winners announced

Heart Research UK and the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) are delighted to announce the successful applicants for their clinical fellowship opportunities in 2025. The scheme offers the potential for clinical…

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GrantsResearch April 3, 2025

Coffee with Dr Penny Sucharitkul

Your generosity empowers young researchers like Dr Penny to lead the way in transforming cardiovascular medicine. She began her journey with the Excellence in Scholarship, Enterprise and Leadership (EXSEL) programme….

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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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