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.
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.
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.
Heart Research Institute (HRI) pioneers fight against cardiovascular disease
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.
Researchers gather for AVBS 2024 conference
Researchers from the Heart Research Institute (HRI) attended the 2024 Australian Vascular Biology Society (AVBS) Annual Scientific Meeting from October 16 to 18.
Cancer drug offers hope for cardiovascular patients: Breakthrough from the Centre for PAD
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.
HRI's Dr Xuyu Liu awarded funding for research into new stroke treatments
Congratulations to Dr Xuyu (Johnny) Liu, Unit Leader at the Heart Research Institute (HRI), who has been awarded funding from the Hillcrest Foundation and the Walter and Eileen Ralston Trust.
The HRI Centre for PAD on a mission to help Australians living with peripheral artery disease
The Heart Research Institute Centre for PAD is the first of its kind in NSW, paving the way for world-leading research and helping to raise awareness about the debilitating condition.
Calls for doctors to routinely screen for atrial fibrillation and hypertension
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.