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The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is a not-for-profit research facility, originally based in Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia and currently based in Newtown, New South Wales.

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Established in 1989 through a joint initiative of the National Heart Foundation of Australia, the cardiologists of Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the Government of Australia, and Government of New South Wales, the Institute has become a research and research training facility, in particular in investigating the disease atherosclerosis.

History

In September 2009, the Institute relocated from its Camperdown, New South Wales site to its present site in Newtown, New South Wales. The Institute was opened by Quentin Bryce AC, the Governor-General of Australia.

Location and facilities

The HRI, currently located within a purpose-built building on 7 Eliza Street, Newtown, New South Wales, is closely located to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney.

The HRI has state-of-the-art research laboratories and support facilities.

Directors

  • Prof. Philip J. Barter
  • Prof. Michael J. Davies
  • Researchers

  • Prof. Annemarie Hennessy
  • Prof. David S. Celermajer
  • Prof. Des R. Richardson
  • Prof. Kerry-Anne Rye
  • Prof. Roland Stocker
  • Dr. Stephen J. Nicholls
  • References

    Heart Research Institute Wikipedia


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