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Making cardiovascular medical devices safer

2nd September, 2021

Dr Anna Waterhouse is investigating how vital medical devices, such as those used in heart surgery, can be made safer for patients.

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HRI investigates link between AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots

2nd August, 2021

In an Australian first, a pilot study will seek to find biomarkers for blood clot risks in patients who have been given the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

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Global media interest in HRI’s world-first stroke drug trial

18th July, 2021

HRI researchers led by Professor Shaun Jackson have developed an anti-clotting drug that offers new hope to stroke sufferers.

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Groundbreaking world-first trial offers new hope to stroke sufferers

17th July, 2021

HRI's top stroke experts are leading a world-first trial which could be a game-changer when it comes to debilitating strokes.

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Dr Jessica Maclean awarded THANZ grant

7th July, 2021

Dr Jessica Maclean has been awarded a THANZ Scientific & Education Trust Grant to further investigate novel antiplatelet strategies to enhance stroke treatment.

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Dr Ashish Misra awarded second Perpetual IMPACT grant

2nd July, 2021

Dr Ashish Misra was recently awarded his second Perpetual IMPACT grant. Dr Misra’s research focuses on improved understanding and potential treatment of atherosclerosis.

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World’s largest screening project to launch in Australia to prevent disabling strokes

7th June, 2021

HRI’s Professor Ben Freedman, Dr Nicole Lowres and Dr Katrina Giskes have received a significant Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant that is poised to transform stroke-related healthcare.

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When irregular heartbeat is something more: the WHF Roadmap on Atrial Fibrillation

27th May, 2021

HRI’s Professor Ben Freedman has co-chaired a significant update to the World Heart Federation Roadmap on Atrial Fibrillation.

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Dr Melissa Farnham awarded Kirby Foundation grant

25th May, 2021

Dr Melissa Farnham has been awarded a Kirby Foundation grant to research how obstructive sleep apnoea causes disease.

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