Research into the heart and circulatory system and dissemination of new findings in this field of research both domestically and internationally, in particular through the provision of research grants for experimental and clinical projects, development of new therapeutic procedures, promotion of education and training for specialists, establishment and definition of standards in the surgery of the research field, creation and maintenance of documentation, databases, archives, libraries and exhibitions, provision of contributions to events, organization and attendance of congresses and courses, announcement and awarding of prizes and competitions, provision of publication contributions, making investments in laboratory equipment and infrastructure; may accept donations to raise funds, conduct collections and assign mandates to third parties to organize workshops and congresses, whose proceeds will again benefit the foundation.