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Heart, lung and inflammation
Coronary heart disease and other types of heart failure are together the biggest killer in the UK. Stroke is the biggest cause of disability in the UK and the third most common cause of death. MRC scientists are carrying out clinical trials to test treatments for these conditions, as well as trying to understand the underlying biological mechanisms. Smoking and its link to heart and lung conditions have been well-studied by MRC researchers.
Heart and blood
Topics:
Antithrombotics, cystic fibrosis
heart disease, antibodies, statins, stroke
Features:
Molecular Haematology Unit,
Regenerating the heart, Conquering Everest
Scientist profile:
Prof Philip Bath - clinician
scientist
Lung physiology
Topics:
Asthma, smoking,
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,
Feature:
Clinical Trials Unit
Inflammation
Features:
Centre for Inflammation Research,
Protein Phosphorylation Unit