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World's biggest CHD registry reveals thousands more patients across Australia

21st March, 2025

Scientists at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) have unexpectedly uncovered an additional 15,000 more people living with congenital heart disease (CHD) across Australia than previously thought and it could have repercussions for future funding models.

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Dr Ashish Misra and team address use of colchicine in patients with cardiovascular disease

18th February, 2025

HRI’s Atherosclerosis and Vascular Remodelling Group, led by Dr Ashish Misra, has published two papers in the prestigious Nature Cardiovascular Research journal, including an analysis of low-dose colchicine use in cardiovascular patients.

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HRI marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science

6th February, 2025

This year marks the 10th annual International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and to celebrate we spoke to several of HRI’s leading female researchers.

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Meet the Team: Dr Chris Stanley

14th January, 2025

Meet Dr Chris Stanley, the leader of HRI's Microvascular Research Group. He is deeply passionate about discovery research and is currently investigating the role of inflammation in blood pressure-related disorders, with a focus on understanding low blood pressure seen in septic shock.

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HRI welcomes Olympian Duncan Armstrong OAM as Ambassador

6th January, 2025

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is delighted to announce former Olympian Duncan Armstrong OAM is an HRI Ambassador.

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HRI pioneers fight against cardiovascular disease

3rd December, 2024

Leading scientists at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) are a step closer to uncovering a new biomarker to identify people at risk of heart disease with a simple blood test, after a “good” gene was identified that causes the heart to enlarge with exercise.

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HRI thanks James and Jutta Lauf Foundation for generous donation

25th March, 2025

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) would like to thank the James and Jutta Lauf Foundation for their major gift of $35,000, which has enabled us to buy vital medical research equipment.

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HRI applauds NSW Health’s $160m funding boost for medical research

13th January, 2025

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is delighted to announce that it is one of 13 world-class medical research institutes to receive funding from the NSW Government’s flagship Medical Research Support Program (MRSP).

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Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium 2024: From molecules to therapies

12th November, 2024

Delegates from around Australia and the world gathered at the annual Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium.

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