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Cardiovascular Grand Challenges

After 6 decades backing lifesaving breakthroughs, BHF is thinking bigger. Our new Cardiovascular Grand Challenges are built to solve the biggest problems in cardiovascular health, faster and at scale, accelerating our vision of a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.

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The vision behind Grand Challenges

Hear from Professor Bryan Williams, BHF’s Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, as he sets out our new approach to funding the breakthroughs of tomorrow.

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This is a pivotal moment to fundamentally change the landscape of cardiovascular disease for generations to come.
Professor Bryan Williams, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, BHF 

Learn more about Grand Challenges

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Why Grand Challenges?

BHF is launching a bold new way of tackling heart disease. Find out more about why the time is right for Cardiovascular Grand Challenges.

Discover our vision
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Donors and partners

We need the support of visionary leaders and partners to make Grand Challenges a reality. Join our growing community of donors and partners.

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To find out more, or to support British Heart Foundation’s work, please visit www.bhf.org.uk. You can speak to one of our cardiac nurses by calling our helpline on 0808 802 1234 (freephone), Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. For general customer service enquiries, please call 0300 330 3322, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

British Heart Foundation is a registered Charity No. 225971. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England & Wales No. 699547. Registered office at Greater London House, 180 Hampstead Road, London NW1 7AW. Registered as a Charity in Scotland No. SC039426