Every 18 minutes, one Australian dies from cardiovascular disease.
The HRI conducts groundbreaking research to prevent death and suffering from CVD. Help us fight the world’s biggest killer.
Support
Who we're helping
There is nothing like handing your baby over to have open heart surgery. The incredible research being done at HRI gives us hope.
Who's helping us
I am honoured to have such a deep and close connection with HRI. Their impact on the prevention, detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease is vital and far-reaching.
Atherosclerosis and Vascular Remodelling
Our mission is to identify and gain insights from the genetic and molecular pathways involved in atherosclerotic disease, and exploit these pathways to improve therapies with the aim of eradicating atherosclerotic diseases.
Cardiovascular Immunotherapy Unit
The Cardiovascular Immunotherapy Unit is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases through innovative immunotherapeutic strategies.
Read moreCardiovascular Regeneration
Our mission is to investigate the pathophysiological aspects of cardiovascular diseases and the development of tissue engineering solutions for regeneration.
Read moreCardiovascular-protective Signalling and Drug Discovery
Our mission is to repurpose existing drugs for next-generation cardiovascular disease therapy.
Read moreCentre for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
The Centre for PAD was established to identify gaps in PAD pathophysiology, treatment, and patient care.
Read moreClinical Research
Our mission is to detect the earliest signs of heart and blood vessel damage with a view to preventing serious complications later in life.
Coronary Diseases
Our mission is to reduce death and disability associated with heart and lower limb arterial disease by reducing atherosclerotic plaque build-up.
Read moreDjurali Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research and Education
We turn research into tangible and sustainable change in community, in healthcare, and in public policy to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal people.
Read moreFluxomics Centre
Our mission is to identify and explore the cellular changes that are unique to each individual’s cardiovascular disease, with the ultimate goal of personalised treatment.
Read moreHeart Muscle Group
Our focus is on understanding the differences between healthy heart enlargement and heart enlargement associated with disease.
Read moreHeart Rhythm and Stroke Prevention
Our mission is to detect silent atrial fibrillation in the population and treat it, to prevent as many strokes as possible.
Read moreMicrovascular Research
Our mission is to determine the impact of inflammation on the structure and function of the arteries which have a key role in controlling blood pressure.
Read moreVascular Complications
Our mission is to understand fundamental mechanisms in molecular and cellular biology and develop more effective treatments for the debilitating conditions associated with vascular complications.
Read moreVascular Immunology
Our mission is to understand the causes and progression of preeclampsia in pregnancy and examine the links between high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease in women.
Read more