Welcome to the Heart Research Institute

For over 20 years, The Heart Research Institute has been one of Australia’s leading research organisations working to detect, prevent and treat heart disease.

Through our research, The Heart Research Institute has made significant findings that have changed the way we live with and treat Australia’s number one killer.

Our scientists are working across a field of research areas to identify factors which contribute to an increased risk of heart disease. Understanding the underlying causes of heart disease is the key to finding a solution.

When you make a donation to The Heart Research Institute, your funds are used to support scientific research that will make a difference. 

 You are supporting Science for Living.

HRI News

Effectiveness of low-dose statins could be increased, research reveals HRI scientists discover what is stopping the popular cholesterol lowering drugs called statins from working to their full potential   Read full story >>

Young researchers recognised at international atheroscleroisis meeting HRI Scientists make a splash at a prestigious international meeting on heart disease.  Read full story >>

International Young Investigator Award for new graduate Dr Aldwin Suryo Rahmanto has presented both a talk and a poster at a recent meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.  Read full story >>