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Every 18 minutes, one Australian dies from cardiovascular disease.

HRI conducts groundbreaking research to prevent death and suffering from conditions like heart attack and stroke. Help us fight the world’s biggest killer.

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Atherosclerosis and Vascular Remodelling

Understanding genetic and molecular pathways

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.

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Cardiovascular Regeneration

Investigating pathophysiological aspects of cardiovascular diseases and the development of tissue engineering solutions for regeneration

Our mission is to investigate the pathophysiological aspects of cardiovascular diseases and the development of tissue engineering solutions for regeneration.

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Cardiovascular-protective Signalling and Drug Discovery

Repurposing existing drugs for next-generation cardiovascular disease therapy

Our mission is to repurpose existing drugs for next-generation cardiovascular disease therapy.

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Clinical Research

Detecting heart and blood vessel problems in their early stages

Our mission is to detect the earliest signs of heart and blood vessel damage with a view to preventing serious complications later in life.

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Coronary Diseases

Using stem cells to stimulate new blood vessel growth

Our mission is to reduce death and disability associated with heart and lower limb arterial disease by reducing atherosclerotic plaque build-up.

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Djurali Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research and Education

The Djurali Centre turns research into tangible and sustainable change in community, in healthcare, and in public policy to improve the quality of life of Aboriginal people.

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.

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Fluxomics

Making personalised medicine a reality for each and every heart

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.

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Heart Rhythm and Stroke Prevention

Reduce stroke by detecting atrial fibrillation

Our mission is to detect silent atrial fibrillation in the population and treat it, to prevent as many strokes as possible.

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Microvascular Research

Determining the impact of inflammation on microvascular arteries

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.

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Thrombosis

Research into clot formation and factors

Our mission is to establish new and innovative approaches to the prevention and treatment of heart disease and stroke – positioning Australia as a leader in the discovery and development of innovative therapies for the treatment of atherothrombotic diseases.

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Vascular Complications

Understanding fundamental mechanisms in molecular and cellular biology

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.

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Vascular Immunology

Understanding the causes of high blood pressure in pregnancy

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.

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