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Longest surviving heart transplant patient recognised by Guinness World Records

The longest-surviving heart transplant patient has been recognised by Guinness World Records after Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub carried out the…

Fundraising event for the MYI

The prestigious Royal College of Music was abuzz with activity as it hosted a memorable fundraising event for the Magdi…

MYI Short film

MYI_Fundraiser Film_Final.mp4 - Magdi Yacoub Institute Fundraiser Films - Frame.io

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub Receives the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity

Uk's first heart and lung transplant

It was a six-hour operation that changed the course of medical science in the UK

Leading Heart Surgeon interviewed Channel 4

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub was one of the world’s leading heart surgeons.

Honorary Chancellor of British University in Egypt

Renowned cardiologist Prof Sir Magdi Yacoub has been appointed as the first honorary chancellor of the British University in Egypt.

His Holiness Pope Francis receives Sir Magdi Yacoub

His Holiness Pope Francis receives Sir Magdi Yacoub

UAE Honors Sir Magdi Yacoub

UAE Honors Sir Magdi Yacoub and Donates 360 Million for New Cairo Heart Center

Sharjah Ruler receives Magdi Yacoub

SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday received…

Ron Haddock International Impact Award American Heart Association

The Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award was presented to Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub, FRS, FRCS, FACC, OM, founder and…

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub wins prestigious Lister medal

The surgeon who performed the first heart and lung transplant in Britain, and pioneered a life-saving technique for babies with…

Professor Sir Magdi Yacoub receives the Order of Merit

Order of Merit

Gordon Brown

Gordon brown unveils statue for Sir Magdi Yacoub

British team grows heart valve from stem cells

A British research team led by the world's leading heart surgeon has grown part of a human heart from stem…

ISHLT Lifetime achievement award 2004

The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) recognizes renowned surgeon and transplant pioneer, Sir Magdi Habib Yacoub, for…

The Lancet A Surgeon and a Scientist

Magdi Yacoub: a surgeon and a scientist.