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.
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 in numbers
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.