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Global media interest in HRI’s world-first stroke drug trial

18th July, 2021

HRI researchers led by Professor Shaun Jackson have developed an anti-clotting drug that offers new hope to stroke sufferers.

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Groundbreaking world-first trial offers new hope to stroke sufferers

17th July, 2021

HRI's top stroke experts are leading a world-first trial which could be a game-changer when it comes to debilitating strokes.

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Dr Jessica Maclean awarded THANZ grant

7th July, 2021

Dr Jessica Maclean has been awarded a THANZ Scientific & Education Trust Grant to further investigate novel antiplatelet strategies to enhance stroke treatment.

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Dr Ashish Misra awarded second Perpetual IMPACT grant

2nd July, 2021

Dr Ashish Misra was recently awarded his second Perpetual IMPACT grant. Dr Misra’s research focuses on improved understanding and potential treatment of atherosclerosis.

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World’s largest screening project to launch in Australia to prevent disabling strokes

7th June, 2021

HRI’s Professor Ben Freedman, Dr Nicole Lowres and Dr Katrina Giskes have received a significant Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant that is poised to transform stroke-related healthcare.

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When irregular heartbeat is something more: the WHF Roadmap on Atrial Fibrillation

27th May, 2021

HRI’s Professor Ben Freedman has co-chaired a significant update to the World Heart Federation Roadmap on Atrial Fibrillation.

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Dr Melissa Farnham awarded Kirby Foundation grant

25th May, 2021

Dr Melissa Farnham has been awarded a Kirby Foundation grant to research how obstructive sleep apnoea causes disease.

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Australian research to help prevent 10 Australians dying of heart attack each day faces a funding shortfall

11th May, 2021

Researchers at HRI are appealing to the public to help fund research that could prevent thousands dying of heart attack each year.

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First Nations peoples at earlier risk of atrial fibrillation

23rd April, 2021

HRI and collaborators have published research confirming a clear pattern between the incidence of atrial fibrillation and First Nations peoples.

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