What is the BHF Clinical Research Collaborative?
The BHF CRC is an initiative funded by the British Heart Foundation and hosted by the British Cardiovascular Society. We aim to support the planning and delivery of clinical research in heart and circulatory disease by providing the infrastructure to facilitate, enhance and coordinate the research activity of existing cardiovascular and surgical societies. We are inclusive in our approach and support our stakeholders to develop and deliver their projects irrespective of the proposed or final source of funding.
For more details on our team and the services we provide, visit our ‘About Us’ page.
To enable the effective planning and delivery of clinical research
Provide solutions to problems faced by our external stakeholders
Working with the research community to promote representation and opportunities
The UK Government has officially published the highly anticipated Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Modern Service Framework. Outlining an ambitious 10-year strategic vision, the framework aims to reduce premature deaths from heart disease and stroke in England by 25%. For those working across the cardiovascular space, this marks a monumental and necessary shift toward proactive, community-based care. […]
Clinical research thrives on diverse expertise. We know that cardiovascular care is delivered by exceptional multidisciplinary teams, which is why our latest funding round is doing something a bit different. We are thrilled to announce that the newest round of the BHF CRC Research Development Fund (RDF) is officially open—and this time, we are featuring […]
We welcome the BHF’s first Policy on Diversity in Research Design. This sets clear expectations that all BHF-funded research must be representative of the people it serves. As the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the United Kingdom, investing approximately £100 million annually, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) plays a pivotal role in shaping […]
Cardio‑oncology has emerged as a critical research priority at the intersection of cardiovascular science and cancer care. As advances in oncology continue to improve survival, there is growing recognition of the need to protect long‑term heart health in people living with and beyond cancer. Progress in this complex field depends on robust, cross‑disciplinary research—an approach […]
At the BHF Clinical Research Collaborative, we are continually inspired by the ingenuity of the UK’s cardiovascular research community. Following a rigorous review process by our Steering Group, which comprises 16 representatives from our integrated specialist societies, we are thrilled to announce the allocation of four new grants through our Research Development Fund. This latest […]
