Interview with Professor Peter Weissberg of the British Heart Foundation

In this edition of the Heart podcast, associate editor Dr. James Rudd sits down with Professor Peter Weissberg, Medical Director of the British Heart Foundation (www.bhf.org.uk/about-us/who-we-are/our-directors).

As the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK (around £100 million annually), Peter has sage advice for young researchers considering a career in cardiovascular science. He looks back at some highlights from his 12 years as Medical Director of the BHF. Finally, Peter explains why there has never been a better time to consider a career in cardiovascular research.