Training your heart: World-first study on role of exercise for congenital heart disease
HRI researchers are working to determine whether regular exercise could be the key to improving the life expectancy of congenital heart disease patients.
Celebrating the career of Prof Roland Stocker
HRI sends Prof Roland Stocker the warmest well wishes for his retirement and sincere gratitude for his immense contributions to science, in particular cardiovascular disease research.
A meeting of minds at the Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium
HRI and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute jointly hosted the 2022 Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium, with the theme “Genomics, Diversity and Equity”, focused on Indigenous Australians and closing the gap in cardiovascular health.
Research recommendations to prevent limb amputation
HRI reviews the research and provides insights into where future efforts could be made to prevent limb amputation associated with peripheral artery disease.
Heart rhythm clues in regular pulse check could stop stroke
Research suggests that people who regularly check their pulse could have a higher chance of preventing stroke and dementia, by capturing their heart rhythm.
HRI’s Prof Andrew Coats named as The Australian’s top cardiology researcher
HRI's Interim Scientific Director Prof Andrew Coats AO has been recognised as Australia’s top researcher in cardiology.
Funding shortfall for critical cardiovascular research
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the world, but does the funding for research to find better treatments and cures match the overall burden of the disease?
Ramaciotti win for Dr Chris Stanley
Dr Chris Stanley has been awarded a 2022 Ramaciotti Health Investment Grant for his research exploring the treatment of hypertension.
DECRA and Vanguard Grant awarded to Dr Xuyu Liu
Dr Xuyu Liu was awarded a 2022 Discovery Early Career Researcher Award as well as a Heart Foundation 2022 Vanguard Grant.