Each year, with your help, we fund local researchers to carry out high quality research that delivers real benefits to people living with chest, heart, and stroke conditions.
Since 1994, we have invested almost £8 million into local research.
Our Research
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Discover the 4 Innovative Projects NICHS are Funding in 2024
We currently have £1.2 million invested in live research, and last year, your donations made it possible for us to fund four new studies looking at improving stroke recovery, establishing new treatments for respiratory illness, and supporting families affected by Congenital Heart Disease.
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Can an over-the-counter medication for cold sores help in the fight against COPD? An FAQ with Dr. Dermot Linden
This year we were delighted to fund a piece of research being conducted by Dr. Dermot Linden at Queen’s University Belfast which is asking the question, can an over-the-counter medication for cold sores help in the fight against COPD?
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Can we develop a lateral flow test for Heart Failure? FAQ with Dr Chris Watson
This year we were delighted to fund a piece of research being carried out by Dr. Chris Watson, a lecturer and Principal Investigator at Queen’s University Belfast, which is asking the question, can we develop a lateral flow test to detect Heart Failure?
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Are severe common cold infections in childhood linked to developing asthma? A Q&A with researcher Dr Helen Groves from Queen’s University Belfast.
This year we were delighted to fund a piece of research at Queen’s University Belfast which is asking the question, are severe common cold infections in childhood linked to developing asthma?
