Research Programmes Supported
Research and new technologies have made it possible to treat many of the defects and diseases that were not treatable forty years ago. Children’s Heart Federation is keen to continue supporting research to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease.
We are currently partners with:
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford
Research into the genetics behind why some babies are born with heart defects, with the ultimate aim of preventing them altogether.
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Patient Care Research and Inovation Centre, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Research into developing best care for patients and support for their families.
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Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust
Research lead Dr Daubeney and Dr Naqvi into the establishment of guidelines for children to safely fly, including defining those who need oxygen.
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Institute of Health & Society - Child Health - Newcastle University
Children represent a known radiation sensitive group and have a longer period for radiation induced effects to appear.
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