Meet the team

Nick Cheshire

Nick Cheshire - founding Trustee and aorto-vascular surgeon Read more

Richard Grosse

Richard Grosse - founding Trustee and driving force behind ACT Read more

Jullien Gaer

Jullien Gaer - founding Trustee and cardiac surgeon Read more

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100km in April

My Granda has an aortic aneurysm which dissociated last month temporarily blocking blood supply to his legs.
Louise’s Virgin London Marathon 2020

Supporting aortic research in my Sons memory
Harrison’s TOUGH MUDDER for James

For my uncle James
Isle of Wight Challenge for James

Louise's son, James was born with Marfan's Syndrome a hereditary disease which causes aneurysms of the aorta and other arteries. Sadly, after three major operations, James died in April 2017.

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Ercan was fighting fit...fire-fighting fit

I was a fit young guy...I didn't imagine that there could be anything wrong with me at all, let alone something as serious as this...
Support the Aortic Centre Trust

Help contribute to the great work our surgeons and researchers do
Who are we?

Who are we...?
What is the aorta?

The aorta in a nutshell
Our Goal

Helping to make sure that the aorta is no longer neglected
What we do

What we do is support the treatment of, research into and education about diseases of the aorta, the orphan organ
How you can help us

There are many ways to help us...volunteering, fund raising or just by raising awareness of aortic problems with your friends, family & colleagues
What is an aortic centre?

What is an aortic centre
Jullien Gaer

Jullien Gaer - founding Trustee and cardiac surgeon
Future treatments

A fast moving space