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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 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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Researchers gather for AVBS 2024 conference

23rd October, 2024

Researchers from the Heart Research Institute (HRI) attended the 2024 Australian Vascular Biology Society (AVBS) Annual Scientific Meeting from October 16 to 18.

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Cancer drug offers hope for cardiovascular patients: Breakthrough from the Centre for PAD

10th October, 2024

Researchers at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) have made a new discovery, finding an existing drug used to kill tumour cells in cancer patients could also be used to save the limbs of patients with blocked arteries in their legs.

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