Welcome to the Heart Research Institute

For over 20 years, The Heart Research Institute has been one of Australia’s leading research organisations working to detect, prevent and treat heart disease.

Through our research, The Heart Research Institute has made significant findings that have changed the way we live with and treat Australia’s number one killer.

Our scientists are working across a field of research areas to identify factors which contribute to an increased risk of heart disease. Understanding the underlying causes of heart disease is the key to finding a solution.

When you make a donation to The Heart Research Institute, your funds are used to support scientific research that will make a difference. 

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HRI News

	Building a Heart-Healthy Generation: Scientist in Schools We consider it an important responsibility to inform the public of dangers of heart disease, and correct the problem as early as possible. The best place to focus is on school-age students, so that habits of good diet and exercise can be established while young. That’s why we take part in Scientists in Schools. Read full story >>
	Meet the Team: Zoe Clayton Zoe Clayton is the first scientist to join the Heart Research Institute’s newly-formed Cell Therapeutics Group, headed by Dr Sanjay Patel. Zoe’s work for the Heart Research Institute involves investigating the use of stem cells as a therapy for cardiovascular diseases.  Read full story >>

Young at Heart: Preventing heart disease in kids Dr Ayer’s research focuses on improving the cardiovascular health of children, particularly by finding early factors that raise or lower the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Read full story >>