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What we fund
We offer personal support for clinical and non-clinical cardiovascular researchers at all stages of their career. We offer project grants, programme grants, infrastructure grants and strategic initiatives, among other funding schemes.
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RESEARCH
Breaking down blood clots – understanding the structural basis of thrombin formation and functionUniversity of Cambridge | Professor James Huntington
Blood clotting prevents uncontrolled bleeding; however, clots can prove lethal when they form inside arteries or veins. Heart attacks and stroke occur when a clot (thrombosis) forms in an artery leading to the heart or brain and prevents bl...
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Understanding how neuropeptide-Y affects the heartUniversity of Oxford | Professor Neil Herring
The speed and strength of the heartbeat can be increased by a group of nerves that work by releasing a chemical called norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter. Whilst norepinephrine is useful in healthy individuals during exercise, it can trigge...
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BHF science helped keep me alive: Robin’s story
BHF-funded research saved Dr Robin Chung’s life and inspired his career as a cardiologist. Read his inspiring story.
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What controls the production of new platelets involved in blood clotting?University of Cambridge | Dr Marloes Tijssen
Coronary heart disease is the UK’s single biggest killer. One of the main contributors is thrombosis – a serious condition that can develop when a blood vessel becomes damaged and small blood cells called platelets stick to the damaged area...
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“I felt invincible – then I needed heart surgery in my fifties.”
Having heart surgery taught Jason Doyle to slow down and appreciate life. Read his story.
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