'Dangerous bedfellows': Calls for doctors to screen for AF and hypertension together
A new report from the Heart Research Institute (HRI), reveals screening for both hypertension and an irregular heart beat in regular medical checks could prevent thousands of strokes, heart failure cases, and potentially even dementia.
Introducing the Glenys Fitzpatrick Scholarship
The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Glenys Fitzpatrick Scholarship, named in honour of one of our incredible supporters.
HRI thanks James and Jutta Lauf Foundation for generous donation
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.
World's biggest CHD registry reveals thousands more patients across Australia
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.
Dr Ashish Misra and team address use of colchicine in patients with cardiovascular disease
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.
HRI marks International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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.
Meet the Team: Dr Chris Stanley
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.
HRI applauds NSW Health’s $160m funding boost for medical research
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).
HRI welcomes Olympian Duncan Armstrong OAM as Ambassador
The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is delighted to announce former Olympian Duncan Armstrong OAM is an HRI Ambassador.