Hi there, Welcome to the latest edition of In a Heartbeat. In this issue you’ll read about more of the important recent research you’ve helped to make happen, including a major breakthrough by our Gene Regulation Research Group. There’s a fascinating flashback on our 20 years of important research and an interview with the Leader of our Clinical Research Group. Our resident fitness expert Guy Leech gives you 10 great ways to keep your children fit and healthy and as always there’s a delicious new recipe, this one for Chilli Beef Noodles, from Heart Food – the Healthy Heart Cookbook. I hope you enjoy your newsletter. Thank you for your wonderful support as we head into our next 20 years of saving lives. |
 From the Director's Desk Gene Regulation Group Research Update 20th Birthday for The Heart Research Institute Heart Food Recipe – Chilli Beef Noodles Research Highlights Guy Leech’s Fitness Forum Meet the Team  Professor Philip Barter, MBBS, PhD, FRACP Director, The Heart Research Institute |
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 Over the past two years the Gene Regulation Research Group has been working on two major projects, with major ramifications regarding the prevention of heart disease in men: (a) “Androgens and Atherosclerosis” and (b) “Anti-inflammatory properties of high density lipoproteins” ...more |
 Dr Ralph Reader’s vision of a world class Australian heart research organisation became a reality on 17th March 1989 when The Heart Research Institute was officially opened by the then Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia, The Hon. Paul Keating M.P. ...more |
 There’s little doubt that children who are physically active have leaner bodies, stronger bones and muscles, improved co-ordination and posture and fewer health problems as adults. They also concentrate better in school, have increased self-esteem, are less likely to suffer from depression or anxiety and have a better overall outlook on life ...more |
 Chilli Beef Noodles Try this tasty, easy to make and healthy dish… makes 4 serves – each one containing 5 ½ serves of vegetables ...more |
 2008 saw several Heart Research Institute researchers acknowledged internationally for the great work they’ve undertaken across three very different areas of research ...more |
 This issue’s Meet the Team records an interview with Prof. David Celermajer, Clinical Director of The Heart Research Institute and Group Leader, the Clinical Research Group. This Group conducts studies on children and young adults with risk factors for blood vessel and heart problems ...more |
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