HRI expands research into inflammation and blood pressure disorders
HRI is delighted to welcome Dr Christopher Stanley as lead of the Microvascular Research Group.
Dr John O’Sullivan – 2020 Future Leader Fellowship
HRI’s Dr John O’Sullivan has been awarded a 2020 Future Leader Fellowship for his research into HFpEF, a common form of heart failure.
Dr Lining (Arnold) Ju) – Eureka Prize Finalist
Dr Lining (Arnold) Ju has been named a Eureka Prize finalist for Outstanding Early Career Researcher in recognition of his excellent scientific research, leadership and engagement.
World-first study shows smartphones can improve detection rate of atrial fibrillation in patients following stroke
A world-first multi-centre international study (SPOT-AF) has found smartphone monitoring of patients with stroke is effective in detecting atrial fibrillation (AF).
Dr Melissa Farnham awarded Diabetes Australia grant
Dr Melissa Farnham was awarded a Diabetes Australia research grant for her work investigating the protective effects of a ketogenic diet against severe hypoglycaemia that frequently occurs in people with diabetes.
HRI sheds further light on relationship between diet and cardiometabolic disease
Recent HRI research has validated the metabolic pathways that link dietary components with the risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
Dr Lining (Arnold) Ju – Young Tall Poppy Science Award
HRI’s Dr Lining (Arnold) Ju has been recognised for his research excellence and public outreach in the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards for his research into heart disease.
Dr Mary Kavurma awarded ACvA Research Catalyst Grant
Dr Mary Kavurma has been awarded an Australian Cardiovascular Alliance Research Catalyst Grant for her research into peripheral artery disease.
Dr Ashish Misra awarded Perpetual IMPACT grant
Dr Ashish Misra, leader of the Atherosclerosis and Vascular Remodelling Unit at HRI, has been awarded the Perpetual IMPACT grant.