Description

The British Heart Foundation was established in 1961. It is one of Britain's largest registered charities and in 2007 it is the largest independent funder of heart research in the UK.

The BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre opened in 2005 and is funded jointly by the British Heart Foundation and the University. The Centre is intended to bring under one roof a number of internationally recognised cardiovascular research groups and to provide a multidisciplinary research environment.

Summary

British Heart Foundation
Also known as: BHF
Founded in 1961.

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Record last updated: 1st May 2007

University Connections

Chairs and Lectureships

• Medical Cardiology (Walton Chair)
• Cardiac Surgery
• Translational Cardiovascular Science

Buildings

• BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre

People

• Dame Anna Dominiczak

'On this day' entries

• Benefactions (May 4 1983)
• Opening of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre and Glasgow Biomedical Research Centre Sir Graeme Davies Building (April 25 2006)