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Broccoli: Heart-healthy veggie that could prevent and treat stroke

1st March, 2024

A three-year world-first study by the Heart Research Institute (HRI) has found that a natural chemical found in broccoli could prevent and treat one of the nation’s biggest killers.

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Research projects with NZ collaborators hold promise thanks to HRI grants

27th February, 2024

HRI is undertaking several important research projects with collaborators based in New Zealand.

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Wearable tech helping Aboriginal communities in fight against stroke risk

22nd February, 2024

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.

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Dr Ashish Misra awarded $450,000 NSW Health Grant for atherosclerosis project

22nd February, 2024

Congratulations to Dr Ashish Misra, who has been awarded a 2023 NSW Health Senior and Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant in the field of cardiovascular research.

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Prof Ben Freedman wins Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence

20th February, 2024

Congratulations to Prof Ben Freedman OAM, who has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Ministerial Award for Cardiovascular Research.

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HRI researchers honoured as finalists for prestigious mentor award

16th February, 2024

Congratulations to two of HRI's leading researchers, Prof Ben Freedman OAM and Assoc Prof Mary Kavurma, who were among the four finalists for the 2023 Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) Mentor Award.

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Politician shows love for cardiovascular research on Valentine’s Day

14th February, 2024

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) has received a visit from MP Mark Coure to help drive awareness of HRI’s world-class research into cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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Dr Carmine Gentile and his research team join HRI

16th January, 2024

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is thrilled to welcome the Cardiovascular Regeneration Group, led by Dr Carmine Gentile, to the team.

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HRI welcomes the Djurali Centre to the team

9th January, 2024

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is delighted to welcome the Djurali Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research and Education to the team.

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