Research achievements
Over the past 6 decades, BHF has been powering advances to bring us closer to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Our research
From 3D-printed hearts and internal defibrillators to regenerative medicine, BHF research has helped improve and save the lives of many people with cardiovascular disease.
Our breakthroughs in science
CureHeart
CureHeart’s global team of researchers are using gene therapy technology in an attempt to correct inherited heart muscle diseases.
Cardiovascular Grand Challenges
Over the next 5 years, BHF will launch a series of Grand Challenges designed to solve the biggest problems in cardiovascular health.
What we research
Heart conditions
BHF research has revolutionised how we treat heart diseases, like heart attacks, heart rhythm problems and congenital heart defects.
Circulatory conditions
We fund research into circulatory conditions, including stroke, vascular dementia and atherosclerosis.
Risk factors
We're funding research to understand how risk factors like diabetes and high cholesterol contribute to the development of cardiovascular conditions.
Our research projects
We’re the biggest independent funder of heart and circulatory research in the UK, funding around £100 million worth of research projects every year.
Behind BHF research
Heart statistics
We’ve gathered the most comprehensive statistics on the causes, effects, treatment, prevention and costs of heart and circulatory diseases in the UK.
Research funding across the UK
Explore where we’re funding lifesaving research and clinical trials through our interactive visualisations.
Heart health data visualisations
We’ve created data visualisations to help explain the key messages behind our heart and circulatory disease data and bring our annual stats to life.
Our research strategy
Our research strategy sets out our bold ambitions to advance scientific progress, so we can save and improve more lives from cardiovascular diseases.
Clinical trials
Through life-changing clinical trials, BHF is helping people with heart and circulatory conditions live longer, healthier lives.
BHF Professors
Our researchers are committed to finding cures and treatments for heart and circulatory diseases. Get to know the people behind our research.
How to support our research
Sign up to our research newsletter
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Apply for research funding
We fund research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Learn more about BHF grants and how to apply.
Help shape our work
By sharing your experiences, you can influence our research, health information and policies to help people living with a cardiovascular condition.
Donate today
BHF-funded research could make the world of difference to families across the world. But it's only possible with your support.