TV presenter Lorraine Kelly returned to Dundee to officially open the first completed phase of The Institute for Cardiovascular Research (TICR).
Lorraine, who is Patron of the TICR committee, met clinicians and patients from TICR and officially opened the new suite of research rooms, celebrating the staggering £1.6 million raised by the committee with clinicians and fundraisers.
She said: "I am delighted to be at the University of Dundee to open the first phase of this world class
institute in Tayside. Heart disease is Scotland’s number one problem. Clinicians need to have the facilities and
equipment in order to fight this killer disease. The Institute for Cardiovascular Research is leading the way in
bringing these researchers from different fields in heart medicine together with patients to find clinical and
preventative solutions."
TICR will bring together on one site, skilful clinicians and researchers from all areas of the University of Dundee’s Medical School who have a special interest in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. The clinical research rooms will allow interaction between research staff and patients.
The TICR fundraising committee has now raised £1.6 million and is on track to reach its 3.5 million target. Another fundraising initiative to reach the target - the sponsored TICR trek will take place in Pitlochry on 30-31 August. TICR Trek 2003 will follow a nine mile walk round the Pitlochry area. There will be a nature quiz with a major prize. Another prize will be awarded to the most successful fundraiser. Full details and sponsorship forms are available from Heather Graham in the TICR office ext 4821.
TICR will also hold its annual fundraising ball at the Apex Hotel on 20 September this year. For further details and tickets, please contact the TICR office.