UK Heart Research

We're a team of heart specialists and scientists focused on understanding and improving treatments for heart diseases, especially those caused by narrowed or damaged blood vessels. Led by Professor Divaka Perera at King's College London, our research aims to make heart care more personalised and effective.

What We Do:
Exploring causes of different types of heart disease
Developing innovative diagnostic tools
Building personalized/tailored treatment approaches
Conducting clinical trials to evaluate new treatments and procedures, ensuring they are safe and effective for patients.

Why It Matters:
Heart disease is a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. By advancing our understanding and treatment of heart conditions, we hope to improve the quality of life for many individuals and reduce the burden of heart disease on society.