What are inherited heart muscle diseases?
New advances mean a cure for inherited heart muscle diseases is in sight. Learn about these conditions, and the vision behind this research.
CureHeart - a cure for inherited heart muscle diseases
Around 30 million people across the world have a deadly inherited heart muscle disease, or genetic cardiomyopathy. Thanks to BHF's biggest ever research grant, a team of experts are aiming to deliver a cure.
Professor Hugh Watkins introduces CureHeart
Meet BHF Professor Hugh Watkins of the University of Oxford. He is leading the CureHeart project, building on a lifetime of expertise in genetic cardiomyopathies.
Learn more about CureHeart
Meet the team
World-leading scientists and clinicians have come together for CureHeart’s mission. Meet the team and find out about their expertise.
The science behind CureHeart
CureHeart brings together cutting-edge technologies to deliver a revolution in precision cardiology.
How we’re developing a cure
4 branches of research will come together to bring a cure to early clinical trials. Explore the workstreams and our frequently asked questions.
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