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Bruna's story
Bruna never got sick and rarely took a day off work, so when she experienced indigestion at work, she initially ignored it.
HRI welcomes new Chair, The Hon Peter McGauran
HRI has appointed a new Chair, The Hon Peter McGauran, who is former Federal Science and Technology Minister, and has extensive experience working within the medical sector.
Meet the team: Gemma Little
Some of the best research comes from the sharing of ideas, skills and experiences. Between scientists, between facilities – and between countries.
Corporate partnerships
Harness the power of your core business and your employees to prevent death and suffering from heart disease.
New COO for the Heart Research Institute
HRI is pleased to announce that Dr Tim Gainsford has been appointed Chief Operating Officer from Monday, 5 September 2022.
Research experiences across the Tasman
Five talented student researchers from New Zealand took part in a summer scholarship at the HRI.
Why work at HRI?
HRI is an internationally recognised medical research institute with global collaborations.
Dr Katrina Giskes receives Dr Charlotte Hespe Research Award
Dr Katrina Giskes has been awarded the NSW & ACT Dr Charlotte Hespe Research Award for her outstanding work as a General Practitioner by GP Synergy.
Prof David Celermajer receives $400,000 funding from Vasudhara Foundation
The Heart Research Institute (HRI) has received a gift of $400,000 from the Vasudhara Foundation to support the work of esteemed cardiologist and researcher, Prof David Celermajer AO.
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Commercialisation Director joins HRI to help create impactful discoveries and treatments
Anna Grocholsky, Director of Commercialisation at HRI, works to identify and develop scientific discoveries at HRI that have commercial potential.
Meet our Illuminate Award winners
The HRI’s annual Illuminate event recognises the achievements of some of our best and brightest early career researchers in their work to fight cardiovascular disease.
New Director of Science Strategy, Dr Mathew Vadas AO, joins HRI
HRI welcomes Dr Mathew Vadas AO as Director of Science Strategy. Dr Vadas is an internationally renowned immunologist and research leader.
What is personalised medicine and fluxomics?
Find out how fluxomics, an emerging technology, will help bring us one step closer to personalised treatments for cardiovascular disease.
PhD students are Rising Stars
Congratulations to PhD students Manisha Patil and Ivy Guan, finalists in the NSW CVRN Rising Stars Research competition – the HEART Pitch.
HRI welcomes new Scientific Director, Prof Andrew Coats AO
HRI is delighted to announce that world-leading cardiovascular expert Professor Andrew Coats AO is joining the Institute as Scientific Director.
Prof Ben Freedman wins prestigious ministerial award for cardiovascular research
Congratulations to Prof Ben Freedman OAM, who has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research.
Regaining fitness after COVID infection can be hard
Regaining fitness after COVID infection can be hard. Here are 5 things to keep in mind before you start exercising again
HRI welcomes Dr Xuyu Liu
HRI is pleased to welcome Dr Xuyu (John) Liu as Unit Leader.
Job opportunities
Enjoy the career benefits of work and study with international leaders in the field of cardiovascular research.
Jean's story
“Is that where the doctor fixed your heart, Nana?” It was an emotional conversation for Jean to have with her granddaughter, as they looked at Jean’s new scars on her chest. Jean’s heart attack had come out of the blue and resulted in a triple bypass.
Identifying new pathways to treat cardiovascular disease
The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is conducting a collaborative research project with the University of Cambridge to investigate new pathways to treat cardiovascular disease.
Heart disease research in the UK
Professor Willem Ouwehand, Professor of Experimental Haematology at the University of Cambridge and at the Sanger Institute speaks to Professor Ben Freedman, Deputy Director Research Strategy and Group Leader at HRI about the state of heart disease research in the UK and the potential for research collaborations.
International collaboration to detect AF through face scans
HRI has worked on new camera technology that can detect deadly heart problems by scanning patients' faces in a GP waiting room.
Liesl’s story
Liesl may only have half a working heart, but she hasn’t let that stop her. In fact, it inspired her to help others like her.
Assoc Prof Simone Schoenwaelder awarded Brain Foundation Research Gift
Assoc Prof Simone Schoenwaelder was awarded a Brain Foundation Research Gift for her work ‘Identification of New Approaches for the Treatment of Stroke’. These Gifts are awarded to applicants on the scientific quality and significance and/or innovation of their research.
Managing sleep problems
Getting enough sleep is important for your health. If you suffer from sleep problems, here’s how to get a good night’s sleep.
Phil's story
Phil Dobrincic is a young and active 50-something year old. A devoted husband to Jenny and dedicated father of four, Phil has enjoyed fatherhood, its challenges and rewards, for more than 20 years.
Stress and the heart
Stress can affect the heart and your overall wellbeing. Here are some tips to better manage it.
Phil's story
Aged just 38, Phil had no reason to think the aches and pains he had been suffering were anything sinister. Here is his story in his own words.
Life after a stroke
Discover what to expect and how to navigate life after a stroke. From physical rehabilitation to emotional challenges, explore insights on the journey to recovery.
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HRI welcomes the Djurali Centre to the team
The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is delighted to welcome the Djurali Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research and Education to the team.
HRI wins Silver in PRIA Golden Target Awards
A fundraising appeal by the Heart Research Institute (HRI) has won silver in the Golden Target Awards, run by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).
Get the facts about heart stress tests
Do you need an exercise stress test for your heart health? Look for the signs and learn how it can help you.
15 of the best free walking apps
Make the most of your walks, no matter what your fitness level.
Inactivity and a sedentary lifestyle
Lifestyles have become more sedentary, and this inactivity can negatively impact health.
The best exercise choices when starting out
With all the choices out there today and mixed messages on what is the absolute best type of exercise, it can be daunting deciding which exercise will win your heart and give you the best bang for your buck – financially and with regard to fitness outcomes.
Collaboration brings advances in therapeutic strategies for stiff heart failure
Dr Yen Chin Koay provides an update on spending six months investigating stiff heart failure in Prof Christopher Loughrey’s lab in Glasgow, Scotland.
Maryanne's story
Maryanne had been feeling run down, but she put it down to working long hours, driving long distances and being sick with a bad cough along with the flu.
Food for fitness: is it better to eat before or after exercise?
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding food intake and exercise – is it better to eat beforehand or afterwards? And what type of exercise benefits most from eating?
Heart failure
Heart failure is when the heart does not work as well as it should in pumping blood and oxygen around the body, causing extra fluid to build up in the body.
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.
Keeping up with exercise over the holidays
Holidays can seem like the perfect time to socialise, eat and avoid responsibility for a few days. Here are some tips to help you get in some exercise, but still enjoy the holiday season.
7 heart mistakes among women and how you avoid them
To help you stay ahead of heart health problems, here are some heart health mistakes you should keep in mind with solutions to help avoid them.
Carly's story
Carly was 40 with a new baby at home, when she started feeling dizzy, nauseous and having vision problems. She put it down to lack of sleep, but it turned out to be something much worse.
HRI calls on Aussies to support mums-to-be
In Australia, cardiovascular disease continues to take the lives of 22 females every day – killing almost three times more women than breast cancer. Preeclampsia and gestational diabetes developed during pregnancy can significantly increase a woman’s risk of heart disease later in life, but these can be manageable complications if monitored.
A paramedic’s perspective on heart attacks
What would you do if you had sudden onset chest pain? Would you wait, hoping it would go away, or would you call emergency services?
Elle’s Story
When Elle Pendrick was told she needed her fifth open heart surgery at age 33, she was completely numb and shell-shocked.
Greg and Jo's story
Every day, 23 Australians die from a heart attack. Every year, roughly 55,000 suffer a life-threatening cardiovascular emergency. Like so many, Greg Bridgman never thought it would happen to him.
Women and heart disease
Heart disease and heart attacks are often associated with older men, but women are just as affected. It is important to be aware of the unique warning signs and risks that women experience.
Heart attack symptoms and warning signs in women
A heart attack is a critical event. Know the symptoms and warning signs of heart attack in women so that you can seek emergency help immediately if you suspect a heart attack.
What does a heart attack feel like: symptoms and warning signs
A heart attack occurs when the heart is deprived of oxygen due to a blockage in one of the coronary arteries that supplies blood to the heart.
Learn time management to make those New Year’s resolutions stick
This year, instead of making new resolutions that will take you more time, resolve to learn a skill that will make you more time.
Link between dementia and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
A major new report, led by HRI's Prof Ben Freedman, has confirmed a strong link between atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and dementia.
Matt's story
Matt Shields was not your usual suspect when he had a heart attack aged 40.
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High blood pressure: definition, causes and symptoms
High blood pressure (hypertension) is cause for concern as it can damage the arteries over the long term and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Sleep apnoea, high blood pressure and cardiovascular health: joining the dots
Dr Melissa Farnham answers some common questions about sleep apnoea, its symptoms, differences between men and women, and what we can all do about it.
Kerri's story
Kerri always suspected there was a link between experiencing preeclampsia with her first child and developing hypertension later in life. She speaks from the heart to share her story.
“It’s personal”: The young researcher examining new age blood thinners to prevent stroke
Cameron Trought thinks being rejected from medical school was the best thing that ever happened, as he now works alongside world-leading scientists in stroke research.
Kelsey shares her dad's story: 'Losing him was a complete shock'
When Kelsey was 25, her beloved dad, ‘Chrisso’ had a fatal cardiac event, leaving the close-knit family completely devastated. Now, the Melbourne paramedic and critical care nurse is on an incredible mission to save as many lives as she can in her dad’s name.
The 12 most common heart and cardiovascular conditions and what you can do about them
Heart and cardiovascular conditions can be life-changing. Understand the impact of these common conditions, and find out what you can do about them.
Atrial fibrillation: irregular heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a type of abnormal heart rhythm where the heart beats irregularly – it may be rapid or slow.
The effects of long COVID on the heart
The impact of COVID long term is yet to be seen, and more data about “long COVID” needs to be gathered, but here’s what we know so far.
Marj's story
Marjorie Doyle was born with a complex form of congenital heart disease in 1955. She survived against the odds, and now she wants to give back and help others.
Nicole's Story
Nicole Gallacher was 22 weeks pregnant when she got a headache and collapsed at home. She lost her baby boy, Ned, and almost died on the operating table.
Myth-busting COVID-19
Professor Ben Freedman, cardiologist and research group leader at HRI, addresses some common myths and gives the facts about the coronavirus.
Even mild COVID raises the chance of heart attack and stroke. What to know about the risks ahead
Even a mild case of COVID can increase the long-term risks of serious cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, heart attack and heart failure.
Leading researchers gather at the 2023 Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium
Delegates from across Australia gathered for the 2023 Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium, an annual event co-hosted by the Heart Research Institute (HRI) and the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI).
Don’t like drinking plain water? 10 healthy ideas for staying hydrated
Maintaining hydration is a key component of good health, but if you don’t like drinking plain water, there are many ways to help you stay hydrated.
Heart rhythm helping to take pulse on Aboriginal health
Aboriginal health experts at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) are sounding the alarm on atrial fibrillation (AF), a leading cause of stroke, as a pilot study aims to help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in this at-risk population by encouraging people to take a greater role in their own healthcare.
Irregular heartbeat: symptoms and causes
An irregular or abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) is when the heart rhythm is not steady.
Obstructive sleep apnoea: causes and symptoms
Obstructive sleep apnoea (apnea) is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Understand aortic stenosis
Wondering if you have aortic stenosis? Its symptoms vary from mild to severe. Get the facts now.