National Heart and Lung Institute

The Heart and Lung Convenience store is a creative collaboration of scientists and designers, transforming an empty retail unit into a lively space for science engagement. A chance to meet scientists from the National, Heart & Lung Institute currently working to find new ways to keep people healthy. The store was open: 19th October - 1st November 2016, King's Mall, Hammersmith. Find out about other NHLI public engagement activities: Music: Scott Joplin - Ragtime Dance

Dr Jennifer Quint explains what her current research is all about. She is using anonymous patient data to study respiratory diseases with the Respiratory Epidemiology group at NHLI. Find out more about Dr Quint's research:

COPD is a common lung disease that effects many people, Ann Morgan explains what COPD is. Ann is a researcher with the Respiratory Epidemiology group at the National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London. Find out more about the NHLI and our research:

Ann Morgan, a PhD student with Respiratory Epidemiology, explains why her research is important. Ann is looking at why cardiovascular disease is under-recognised and under-treated in COPD patients so new treatments can be found to improve the outcome for these patients. Find out more about Ann's research group:

Ann Morgan, a PhD student with Respiratory Epidemiology, explains how her research is hoping to improve the outcome for patients suffering with COPD. Find out more about NHLI and our research:

Rebecca Callingham is a mature student on the MSc in Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells with NHLI. Rebecca gives her opinion on how she has found the course, and her time at NHLI. Find out more about studying and research with NHLI:

Qasim Majid is a student on the MSc in Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells with NHLI. Qasim gives his opinion on how he has found the course so far. Find out more about the course:

Yaqi 'Betty" Hu is an international student on the MSc in Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells with NHLI. Betty gives her opinion on how she has found the course, and her time at NHLI. Find out more about postgraduate medicine and healthcare courses at Imperial College London:

Dr Affy Sepahzad is a student on the MSc in Genomic Medicine with NHLI. Affy talks about how she has found the course, and what she plans to do next. Find out more about the course:

Dr Sunayna Best is a student on the MSc in Genomic Medicine with NHLI. Sunayna talks about how she has found the course, and what attracted her to apply. Find out more about the course: