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FEATURED
GCRFF awards ~US$ 10 million network grant to SHE-HEALS
We’re proud to announce this major step forward for women’s cardiovascular health. A global research network spanning 13 institutions across 7 countries led by Prof Ziad Mallat (University of Cambridge) and Prof Martha Hickey (University of Melbourne), has been awarded ~US $10 million by a sub-group of the Global Cardiovascular Research Funders Forum to launch SHE‑HEALS – a groundbreaking study set to advance our understanding of how menopause affects heart health.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW LEADERSHIP
GCRFF appoints new Chair and Vice Chair
Published: September, 2026
The GCRFF is delighted to announce the appointment of Rebecca Abma-Schouten (Chief Science Officer of the Dutch Heart Foundation) as its new Chair, as well as Dr Nicole Aiello Sapio (National EVP, Science Strategies and Operations of the American Heart Association) as Vice-Chair.
NEXT DEADLINE: 25 Sept 2026
Multinational clinical trials initiative expressions of interest
Published: July, 2026
For the past 4 years, a dedicated sub-group of the GCRFF have been teaming up in an initiative aiming to increase the likelihood of academic-led, multinational clinical trials securing the funding they need to be delivered successfully.
INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS DAY
A moment to recognise the vital role of clinical trials in medical discovery
Published: May, 2026
On 20th May 1747, James Lind conducted the first known controlled clinical trial involving twelve sailors with scurvy, a medical landmark celebrated every year on Clinical Trials Day. Nearly three centuries later, the need for robust, large-scale clinical trials is greater than ever.
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
VISIBLE: Women’s heart disease revealed
Published: February, 2026
Wellcome Leap have announced VISIBLE, a new US $55m research program into women’s cardiovascular health jointly funded by Pivotal, with support from British Heart Foundation. To learn more about the program and to apply, visit the link below.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Team at Monash University win the first GCRFF Data Challenge
Published: June, 2025
Congratulations to the Monash team on delivering a standout submission, Fuelling the Heartbeat of Cardiovascular Research, which identified critical trends in the allocation of funding for CVD research and opportunities to enhance the publication and translational impact of grants.
NEW RESEARCH ALERT
Shaping the future of women’s cardiovascular health
Published: March, 2025
The GCRFF publishes a study bringing together insights from 191 respondents across 16 countries spanning clinicians, academics, and individuals with lived experience to identify global research priorities for women’s cardiovascular health.
CATALYST SHOWCASE
GCRFF attend Heart Foundation of Australia's innovative new event
Published: April, 2025
The Catalyst program's 'Twenty of the Best' pitched their ideas to potential funders from various sectors. The GCRFF Board were there to hear first-hand how these innovators are pursuing new ideas to improve heart health now and into the future.
NEW RESEARCH ALERT
International Collaborative Action to Advance Women’s CVD Health
Published: January, 2025
The GCRFF has identified women’s cardiovascular health as a critical shared priority. By combing our collective experience, we have identified funding practices that can enhance the representation of women in CVD health research.