Heart research
Investing in heart research
Backed by the generosity of people in Australia, we’ve facilitated life-saving breakthroughs in the battle against the nation’s biggest cause of death: heart disease.
The Heart Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting impactful cardiovascular research in Australia, which generates new knowledge, builds the capacity of research teams and drives innovative approaches to improving heart health.
The generosity of people in Australia over the past year has ensured we can continue to support vital cardiovascular research.
David Lloyd, CEO
Heart Foundation
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Research funding
Meet our research heroes
We support a diverse range of cardiovascular health research through funding, collaboration, training, and advocacy. By pushing boundaries and exploring new treatments, our research heroes are working to save lives and make heart disease history. Discover the emerging and leading heart health researchers driving innovation in the fight against heart disease.
Research Hero Professor Jo Salmon
Professor Jo Salmon is a globally recognised expert in the field of physical activity and sedentary behaviour.
Research Hero Dr Ingrid Stacey
Dr Stacey addresses inequities in health care in partnership with First Nations academics and communities.
Research Hero Dr Jonathan Ariyaratnam
Dr. Ariyaratnam explores new ways to improve care for people with atrial fibrillation by looking at heart failure as a potential treatment focus.
Research Hero Dr Pierre Qian
Dr Qian develops new technologies to treat heart rhythm disorders with the hope it will improve health outcomes for people living with heart disease.
