Families

The Heart of HeartWorks

Central to HeartWorks’ team of teams structure is a patient-first culture of product development. CHD families direct our purpose, mission, and a palpable urgency that we feel in our daily work.

Families are the heart of HeartWorks. Whether by enrolling in our trials, hosting or attending events, or supporting us through donations, your involvement makes everything we do possible. Thank you for trusting us and standing alongside us every step of the way.

Our promise to you

We promise to keep you at the center of all our decisions and activities, both inside and outside of the lab, until we achieve our ultimate goal: curing congenital heart disease.

INside THE LAB

At HeartWorks, our team is dedicated to developing groundbreaking therapies that harness a person’s own cells to strengthen their existing heart muscle or even generate new, beating heart tissue. All of our research and laboratory work is proudly conducted in Rochester, MN, and Eau Claire, WI, where a lab technician has been working tirelessly for over 5,000 consecutive days (cells don’t sleep!) to advance this mission.

Our work is focused on four key areas critical to improving outcomes for those living with congenital heart disease:

Improving blood flow to the lungs for better heart function
Strengthening the heart muscle to make it more resilient
Expanding heart transplant options by restoring donor hearts
Empowering patients with a database that puts them in control of their CHD journey

Clinical Trials

HeartWorks is leading the world’s largest effort to develop new treatment options for CHD patients. We are the sponsor of three trials that are currently open for enrollment.

Visit Clinical Trial Page

The Co-op

The Co-op provides members an active voice in the research intended to affect them. The knowledge generated from this study will help advance the care of CHD patients.

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Virtual Lab Tours

Sometimes you have to see it to believe it! Schedule a 60-minute lab tour lead by Tim Klossner to see exactly how we are building hearts, ask questions and share your story.

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OUTSIDE THE LAB

At HeartWorks, we believe that curing CHD starts with community. Beyond our research, we are dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for heart families through impactful events and strong partnerships. We host impactful events, from the world’s largest virtual dinner with over 1,400 live attendees to dozens of smaller, heartfelt gatherings that bring heart families together.

We also pride ourselves on partnering with family initiatives and organizations, offering a platform for their efforts to thrive. Through graphic design services, fundraising tools, event swag, and valuable connections, we help motivated families amplify their voices and turn their ideas into action. What sets HeartWorks apart is our commitment to making every person impacted by CHD feel seen, supported, and empowered – both inside and outside the lab.

Events

HeartWorks hosts and co-hosts a variety of events across the country and online to bring the heart community together. Interested in hosting an event? Email Erin at erin@webuildhearts.org.

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One Heart

One Heart by HeartWorks is run by a group of heart parents that have walked in your shoes. One Heart works every day to ensure that you know you are not alone and that together, we are all ONE HEART.

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Coalition for a Cure

The Coalition for a Cure consists of patients, parents, and supporters who refuse to accept the current outcomes for individuals living with CHD. They focus on using their voices and stories to create change.

Hear their voices