The Heart Research Institute

18/12/2025

"Our lives turned upside down in late 2007. Maureen, my wife of 46 years, had two leaking valves and a failing heart. Her cardiologist told us plainly: they were 'too far gone to repair.' The love of my life was dying."
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Chris watched Maureen deteriorate, counting down the days to her first surgery. She had weeks to live.
Then came three open-heart surgeries over 11 years. Three times he sat in that family waiting room. Three times surgeons gave her back to him.
"The memories created in that time are immeasurable — they sustain me in my loss," Chris says.
Maureen met her granddaughter. Created stunning textile art. Travelled. Lived.
All because of cardiovascular research.
Right now, another family is being told their time is running out. Your donation funds the research that gives them hope.
💙 Read Chris's story and give the gift of more time this Christmas → https://bit.ly/43isGuN

15/12/2025

HRI extends our deepest condolences, love and strength to all people impacted by the horrific and senseless attack in Bondi yesterday.💔

Our thoughts are with victims, their families and everyone affected, particularly our friends and supporters in the Jewish community. This is an immensely sad time and the horror that unfolded will leave Australian people, particularly people of the local community in Sydney's Eastern beaches forever changed.

We extend our heartfelt support to all affected, and we stand in absolute solidarity with the Jewish community.

May kindness triumph over evil, and may we all come together and support each other through this difficult time.

Lifeline 13 11 14
Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

09/12/2025

Give the gift of future security for the people you love – write your Will for free!

HRI has partnered with to offer you the chance to write your Will free of charge. You can secure your family’s future in about 20 minutes. This simple step can bring you peace of mind, knowing you have planned for the future.

Hurry, offer ends Monday 15 December 2025!

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05/12/2025

25/11/2025

We’re thrilled to share that HRI has received a $200,000 grant from the Hillcrest Foundation to purchase a world-class imaging system that will help our scientists make life-saving heart discoveries 💗
The Thermo Fisher EVOS M7000 Imaging System will empower our scientists to observe cells in extraordinary detail in real time - helping us better understand, prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.
Thank you to the Hillcrest Foundation for powering hope and discovery! 🙌
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rkiZGr

24/11/2025

Write your Will for FREE — offer starts today ❤️📃
We’ve partnered with to give you the opportunity to write your Will at no cost — but be quick! This strictly limited offer is only available from today until Monday, 15 December 2025.
There’s no better time than Christmas to gain peace of mind, knowing you’ve taken an important step to protect your loved ones and secure your legacy.
In just 20 minutes, you can ensure your treasured possessions go to the people and causes that mean the most to you.
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24/11/2025

Cardiovascular disease does not discriminate.❤️‍🩹🩺
HRI's Professor Julie McMullen spoke to Tim Webster live on 2SM Super Radio Network this morning about the importance of medical checks, knowing your risk factors and HRI's Consumer Program.
Listen to the full interview now: https://bit.ly/48viEJ

21/11/2025

Just a few highlights from the Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium so far!
What an incredible two days here at the Charles Perkins Centre at Sydney Uni bringing scientists and clinicians together to advance cardiovascular research. ❤️🔬🤲

20/11/2025

The 2025 Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium is underway!🎉 We are so excited for a jam-packed two days of cutting-edge cardiovascular research, multi-disciplinary innovation, and networking.

Since 2018, the Symposium has united scientists from across NSW, Australia and internationally, creating a forum for collaboration across cardiology, multi-organ disease, bioengineering, bioinformatics and drug development.

More highlights and a full wrap-up to follow! ❤️🔬👏🩺

➡️ Full program here: https://bit.ly/4nXThVp

18/11/2025

Eleven extra years. 💙🔬

When Maureen was 56, she had weeks to live. Heart failure was shutting down her body.

Three open heart surgeries later, she got 11 more years. She met her granddaughter Maya. She created art. She travelled. She lived. Heart research gave this family a decade they never thought they'd have.

Your donation funds the next breakthrough. Give families more time together this Christmas.

DONATE NOW: https://bit.ly/47LvEJA

17/11/2025

We’re excited to share this A Current Affair story featuring the The Heart Research Institute and our new Consumer Program.❤️

Cardiovascular disease is the world’s biggest killer — taking a life every 12 minutes in Australia. It can strike anyone, even those who are young, active and seemingly in peak health, like Williams and Antoniou. Their experiences are a vital reminder that heart disease often develops silently, reinforcing just how critical awareness and early detection truly are.

A huge thank you to Warren and Marina for their advocacy and sharing their personal journeys. And kudos to Professor Julie McMullen for her tireless work in the lab and beyond — advancing science, improving diagnostics and driving new treatments that save lives.

Watch here the FULL STORY here: https://bit.ly/4oRX0VS

13/11/2025

Just one week to go until the Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium – Australia's premier cardiovascular research event! ❤️🔬
This year's theme: 'Innovations in Cardiovascular Science, exploring the intersection of vascular biology, cardiac biology, and organ cross-talk'. Join leading researchers from across Australia and internationally for cutting-edge science, collaboration, and networking.
➡️ Full program available now! https://bit.ly/4nXThVp
Chang Cardiac Research Institute Institute Westmead Hospital Foundation Institute for Medical Research