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University of Cambridge | Professor Martin Bennett

In this Clinical Research Training Fellowship supervised by BHF Professor Martin Bennett, the fellow is working out how to predict which atherosclerotic plaques are most likely to rupture, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Atheroscle...

We will transform lives by growing innovation funding, making info & support available to every family, training more people in CPR, and influencing government.

Our programme demonstrated how specialist nurses can enhance outcomes and reduce hospital admissions for heart failure.

RESEARCH

University of Manchester | Dr Luigi Venetucci

Calcium is vital for the function of our heart and it is fundamental to the control of our heartbeat. A protein called the ryanodine receptor is crucial in the process; it allows calcium to move to areas in the heart cell where it can be us...

Celebrity DJs and health entrepreneurs Alana and Lisa Macfarlane, aka the Mac Twins, are on a road trip around the north of Scotland to raise funds for us, in memory of their dad Kenny, who died ten years ago following a heart attack.

BHF-funded research into haemostasis and thrombosis has helped us to learn more about our circulatory system. Discover the impact this research has had.

We’re pleased to share the positive results of our latest Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap Report for 2023.

EVENT

Date

11 September 2026

Location

London

Enjoy a spirited 10km or 10-mile looped route through the capital, as darkness falls and the moon rises.

RESEARCH

University of Bristol | Professor Russell Jago

We know that keeping active and doing exercise helps to keep our hearts healthy, whilst sitting for long periods of time, whether watching TV, playing computer games or surfing the internet, can lead to high blood pressure and a higher risk...