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Cardiovascular Medical Devices
Our mission is to develop new medical devices for cardiovascular research and medicine to improve patient outcomes.
Making cardiovascular medical devices safer
Dr Anna Waterhouse is investigating how vital medical devices, such as those used in heart surgery, can be made safer for patients.
Cardiovascular Medical Devices Group reviews next-generation surfaces
HRI's Cardiovascular Medical Devices Group reviews next-generation liquid-infused surfaces that could be used to improve medical devices like heart bypass machines.
HRI success in Sydney Nano Grand Challenge
Molecular Nanorobotics for Health, a project co-led by Dr Anna Waterhouse, Cardiovascular Medical Devices Group Leader at HRI, has been chosen as one of Sydney Nano’s five Grand Challenges in recognition of its potential social, economic and scientific impact.
Dr Anna Waterhouse speaks at Sydney Ideas
HRI’s Dr Anna Waterhouse joined Professor Paul Weiss from UCLA and Dr Shelley Wickham from The University of Sydney, Schools of Chemistry and Physics, to discuss nanoscience and taking health and medicine to the next level at a public lecture held by Sydney Ideas together with The University of Sydney Nano Institute.
Collaboration advancing medical research: Drs Anna Waterhouse and John O’Sullivan
Collaboration is essential to advancing medical research, so HRI are delighted that Drs Anna Waterhouse and John O’Sullivan and their multiple research collaborations are featured by the Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney.
HRI’s Summer Scholars shine
HRI said “see you soon” to 12 impressive scholars who joined us for seven weeks of real-life experience in world-class research facilities.
Quadruple success for HRI
HRI researchers have been awarded an outstanding four grants under the NSW Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program.
Big-hearted investment to save Australian lives
The NSW Government has backed a bold new plan to become the premier state for heart disease with a $150 million funding package to fight the resurgence of the deadly condition.
HRI sponsoring 2022 Cardiovascular Postgraduate Scholarship
HRI is sponsoring a new Cardiovascular Postgraduate Scholarship under the Sydney Research Awards and Scholarships program.
Mechanobiology Down Under
The inaugural Mechanobiology Down Under meeting was held at the Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club in Sydney on 3–4 May 2018.
Illuminate 2019 – Celebrating 30 years of discovery at HRI
The Heart Research Institute’s annual Awards for Excellence dinner, Illuminate, celebrated 30 years of discovery at HRI this year.
A celebration of science: Illuminate
The Heart Research Institute’s annual Awards for Excellence dinner, Illuminate, celebrated and recognised some of our most up-and-coming scientists, as well as the contributions of women to medical research.
Bridging the valley of death
Professor Shaun Jackson is calling on the Australian Government to establish a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) clinical development fund to support the early clinical development of breakthrough medical devices and therapies.
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HRI is an internationally recognised medical research institute with global collaborations.
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.
Case study: Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations
The Ramaciotti Foundations are investing in research that has the potential to translate into significant improvements in healthcare within the next five years.
Cardiovascular disease: impacts and risks
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to all the diseases of the heart and circulation, including coronary heart disease, atrial fibrillation, heart attack, congenital heart disease and stroke.
Faye's story
Faye Stephen is a young 53. She goes to the gym and Zumba classes regularly, swims every day, doesn’t drink or smoke, and has been a vegetarian for over a decade.
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.
Case study: Sydney Local Health District
A foundational partnership
HRI appeal for funds: 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.
Alistair's story
Alan and Jan never expected to lose their happy and active 13-year-old son, Alistair.
Obstructive sleep apnoea: causes and symptoms
Obstructive sleep apnoea (apnea) is a sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts.
Irregular heartbeat: symptoms and causes
An irregular or abnormal heartbeat (arrhythmia) is when the heart rhythm is not steady.
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.
Stroke: symptoms, causes and prevention
A stroke occurs when the brain does not get the blood supply that it needs.
The human heart
Find out more about the human heart – the main organ of your circulatory system – and its essential role in the body.
Wearable tech helping Aboriginal communities in fight against stroke risk
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.