Heart Research Institute
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.
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.[1]
History
In September 2009, the Institute relocated from its Camperdown, New South Wales site to its present site in Newtown, New South Wales.[1] The Institute was opened by Quentin Bryce AC, the Governor-General of Australia.[1]
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.[1]
The HRI has state-of-the-art research laboratories and support facilities.[1]
Notable people
Directors
- Prof. Philip J. Barter[2]
- Prof. Michael J. Davies
Researchers
- Prof. Annemarie Hennessy
- Prof. David S. Celermajer
- Prof. Des R. Richardson
- Prof. Kerry-Anne Rye
- Prof. Roland Stocker[3][4]
- Dr. Stephen J. Nicholls
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Our History". Heart Research Institute.
- ↑ "Professor Philip Barter Honoured for Outstanding Contribution to Cholesterol Research". Heart Research Institute. 19 July 2011.
- ↑ Fry, Rae (13 September 1999). "Heart Disease". Health Report. ABC Radio National.
- ↑ Swan, Norman (16 June 1997). "Discovery of a Natural Antioxidant". The Health Report. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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